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Rainfed Agriculture Unlocking the Potential
Edited by S Wani, International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, India, J Röckstorm, Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden, T Oweis, International Crops Agricultural Research for Dryland Areas, Syria
Main Description
This book is based on research undertaken by a team of leading scientists from 10 global organizations. Chapters consider the potential of rainfed agriculture on the basis of case studies for different regions in Asia and Africa with the aim to assess the need of water for achieving food security and reducing poverty. Yield gaps for major rainfed crops are analysed globally and possible ways and means including technological, social and institutional options to bridge the yield gaps are discussed in detail.
Readership
Researchers and students in hydrology and agriculture
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