The effects of current water management practices on methane emissions in Japanese rice cultivation

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ai Leon ◽  
Kazunori Kohyama ◽  
Kazuyuki Yagi ◽  
Yusuke Takata ◽  
Hiroshi Obara
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Methane Emissions ◽  
Rice Cultivation ◽  
Current Water

scholarly journals Water Management Practices Affect Arsenic and Cadmium Accumulation in Rice Grains

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liming Sun ◽  
Manman Zheng ◽  
Hongyan Liu ◽  
Shaobing Peng ◽  
Jianliang Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Grain Quality ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Cadmium Accumulation ◽  
Rice Cultivation ◽  
Aerobic Rice ◽  
Flooded Rice ◽  
Rice Grains ◽  
Promising Strategy

Cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) accumulation in rice grains is a great threat to its productivity, grain quality, and thus human health. Pot and field studies were carried out to unravel the effect of different water management practices (aerobic, aerobic-flooded, and flooded) on Cd and As accumulation in rice grains of two different varieties. In pot experiment, Cd or As was also added into the soil as treatment. Pots without Cd or As addition were maintained as control. Results indicated that water management practices significantly influenced the Cd and As concentration in rice grains and aerobic cultivation of rice furnished less As concentration in its grains. Nonetheless, Cd concentration in this treatment was higher than the grains of flooded rice. Likewise, in field study, aerobic and flooded rice cultivation recorded higher Cd and As concentration, respectively. However, growing of rice in aerobic-flooded conditions decreased the Cd concentration by 9.38 times on average basis as compared to aerobic rice. Furthermore, this treatment showed 28% less As concentration than that recorded in flooded rice cultivation. The results suggested that aerobic-flooded cultivation may be a promising strategy to reduce the Cd and As accumulations in rice grains simultaneously.

Towards sustainable development: catalysts for change in industrial water management

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Ayers
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Water Crisis ◽  
Civic Leaders ◽  
Civic Organizations ◽  
Current Water ◽  
Dramatic Shift ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
Business As Usual

“Business as usual is not an option.” Water management practices are changing too slowly and the global 'fresh water gap' continues to grow. Actions as must be taken by government and civic leaders. Industry also has a responsibility to act, but its inability to adequately meet the challenge to date points to the need for additional stimuli. The current water crisis can be mitigated by changes in behaviour and perceptions. This presentation will argue that specific catalysts are required to encourage and support a dramatic shift of behaviours and perceptions by industry leaders. The catalysts include: establish clear and objective rules; introduce water pricing; recognize 'life cycle' costs; prioritize needs; reward small-scale solutions; nurture innovations; spread global best practices. With the help of the catalysts described herein, industry can take its place as a leader in effective water management in the 21st Century. In partnership with governments, international organizations and civic organizations, industry leaders can help meet the challenge of the water crisis while creating sustainable economic growth.

The impact of water management practices on subtropical pasture methane emissions and ecosystem service payments

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 1199-1209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel D. Chamberlain ◽  
Peter M. Groffman ◽  
Elizabeth H. Boughton ◽  
Nuria Gomez-Casanovas ◽  
Evan H. DeLucia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Ecosystem Service ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Methane Emissions ◽  
The Impact

A Survey of Nursery Water Quality Best Management Practices

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 501e-502
Author(s):  
Cody J. White ◽  
Michael A. Schnelle ◽  
Gerrit W. Cuperus
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Employee Safety ◽  
Current Water ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Environmentally Sound

A survey was designed to assess high-risk areas with respect to environmental contamination, specifically how it relates to water quality. Oklahoma growers of all economic levels, retail and/or wholesale, were queried at their place of business for their current state of implementing best management practices (BMPs) and other strategic actions that could potentially affect current and future water quality standards. Specific areas such as the physical environment of the nursery, primary pesticides and fertilizers used, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, and employee safety training were covered as well as other aspects germane to preserving and protecting current water quality and related environmental issues. More than 75 nurseries were surveyed and given the opportunity to participate in future training at Oklahoma State Univ. Results indicated that nurseries have not fully implemented many BMPs, but have adopted fundamental IPM approaches. The stage is set for the implementation of the next phase of expansion and refinement into ecologically based programs such as propagation and sale of low pesticide input plant materials, improved cultural practices, and the integration of environmentally sound management approaches. As an example, many growers are in the process of phasing out calendar-based pesticide application programs in favor of aesthetic and/or economic threshold-driven pesticide spray programs.

Concepts and Practices for Improving Nitrogen Management for Vegetables

1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
George J. Hochmuth
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Nitrogen Management ◽  
Land Grant ◽  
Land Grant Universities ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
N Management

Efficient N management practices usually involve many potential strategies, but always involve choosing the correct amount of N and the coupling of N management to efficient water management. Nitrogen management strategies are integral parts of improved production practices recommended by land-grant universities such as the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Univ. of Florida. This paper, which draws heavily on research and experience in Florida, outlines the concepts and technologies for managing vegetable N fertilization to minimize negative impacts on the environment.

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