Hydrological modeling of soil-water availability in the Caatinga biome

Northeastern Brazil is hydrologically characterized by recurrent droughts leading to a highly vulnerable natural water resource system. The region contains the Caatinga biome, a sparsely studied ecosystem, covering an area of approximately 800,000 km2. Reduced wateravailability is projected to t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Everton Alves Rodrigues Pinheiro
Other Authors: Quirijn de Jong van Lier
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2016
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Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11152/tde-10112016-170843/