Adaptive Effectiveness of Irrigated Area Expansion in Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Yields in Northern China
To improve adaptive capacity and further strengthen the role of irrigation in mitigating climate change impacts, the Chinese government has planned to expand irrigated areas by 4.4% by the 2030s. Examining the adaptive potential of irrigated area expansion under climate change is therefore critical....
Main Authors: | Tianyi Zhang, Jinxia Wang, Yishu Teng |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-05-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/5/851 |
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