To predict the ecological consequences of climate change for a widely distributed tree species, it is essential to develop a deep understanding of the ecophysiological responses of populations from contrasting climates to varied soil water availabilities. In the present study, we focused on Pinus tabuliformis, one of the most economically and ecologically important tree species in China. In a g...

The water of the Colorado River of the southwestern United States (U.S.) is presently used beyond its reliable supply, and the flow of this river is forecast to decrease significantly due to climate change. A recent interim report of the Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study is the first acknowledgment of these facts by U.S. federal water managers. In light of this new stance, we e...

poplars are classified as fast-growing and slightly water tolerant species which will be weakened with decreased growth in extreme moisture or drought lands. the plantation of these species in agricultural lands and at the edge of rivers and water canals has currenthy an important role in both economical and social development of rural regions. the purpose of this study was to investigate and c...

drought and salinity are the most important limiting factors of plant growth and development in many regions of the world. in this regard, using of species that are able to have higher production in this condition is a suitable strategy. in order to study the effect of drought and salinity stresses on morphophysiological properties of kallar grass (leptochloa fusca l. kunth), a factorial experi...

Water is an important resource for plant life. Since climate scenarios for Switzerland predict an average reduction of 20% in summer precipitation until 2070, understanding ecosystem responses to water shortage, e.g. in terms of plant productivity, is of major concern. Thus, we tested the effects of simulated summer drought on three managed grasslands along an altitudinal gradient in Switzerlan...

the agriculture sector is the largest water consumer in arid and semi-arid areas. so water scarcity has an important effect on this section. drought as one of the most important factors in making crisis in zayanderud river basin (zrb) has a deep effect on the agriculture sector. this study evaluates the drought effects on irrigation land and farmers profit on the east of zrb by using spi and cb...

There is a crucial need to improve our understanding of the potential threats of extreme events, such as the ongoing California drought, on critical geotechnical infrastructure and take subsequent actions in a timely manner to adapt our infrastructure. The need is more pronounced for levees because their functionality to protect limited water resources and dry land is more critical during droug...

[1] Statistical analyses (discriminant, logit, and principal components) of water transfers in the Lower Orange River showed that water rights were transferred to farmers with the highest return per unit of water applied, those producing table grapes, and with highpotential arable ‘‘outer land’’ without water rights. Only unused water (sleeper right) was transferred, while water saved (through ...