Impacts of climatic variables on reference evapotranspiration during growing season in Southwest China

2019 ◽  
Vol 216 ◽  
pp. 365-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shouzheng Jiang ◽  
Chuan Liang ◽  
Ningbo Cui ◽  
Lu Zhao ◽  
Taisheng Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southwest China ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Climatic Variables

scholarly journals The Water Needs of Grapevines in Central Poland

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 416
Author(s):  
Barbara Jagosz ◽  
Stanisław Rolbiecki ◽  
Roman Rolbiecki ◽  
Ariel Łangowski ◽  
Hicran A. Sadan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Temporal Variability ◽  
Time Trend ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Water Requirements ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Central Poland ◽  
Crop Coefficients ◽  
Near Future

Climate warming increases the water needs of plants. The aim of this study was to estimate the water needs of grapevines in central Poland. Water needs were calculated using the crop coefficients method. Reference evapotranspiration was assessed by the Blaney–Criddle’s equation, modified for climate conditions in Poland. Crop coefficients were assumed according to the Doorenbos and Pruitt method. Water needs were calculated using the data from four meteorological stations. Rainfall deficit with the probability occurrence of normal years, medium dry years, and very dry years was determined by the Ostromęcki’s method. Water needs of grapevines during the average growing season were estimated at 438 mm. Upward time trend in the water needs both in the period of May–October and June–August was estimated. Temporal variability in the water needs was significant for all of the provinces. These changes were mainly impacted by a significant increasing tendency in mean air temperature and less by precipitation totals that did not show a clear changing tendency. Due to climate change, vineyards will require irrigation in the near future. The use of resource-efficient irrigation requires a precise estimate of the grapevines’ water needs. The study identified the water requirements for grapevines in central Poland.

scholarly journals Annual Runoff is Highly Linked to Precipitation Extremes in Karst Catchments of Southwest China

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 2745-2759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenwei Li ◽  
Xianli Xu ◽  
Chaohao Xu ◽  
Meixian Liu ◽  
Kelin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Precipitation Amount ◽  
Heavy Precipitation ◽  
Annual Runoff ◽  
Climatic Variables ◽  
Precipitation Extremes ◽  
Karst Area ◽  
Least Squares Regression

Abstract Karst landforms cover 7%–12% of the Earth’s continental area and provide water resources for 25% of the global population. Climate, particularly frequent climate extremes, may greatly affect the annual runoff, especially in climate-sensitive regions such as a karst area of southwest China. Knowledge of the linkage between climate and runoff is urgently needed for smart water resources management. This study therefore selected five catchments that have different carbonized rock coverage (from 11% to 64%) to detect the dominant climatic variables driving changes in annual runoff for the period of 1957–2011 in southwest China. Because climatic variables are highly codependent, a partial least squares regression (PLSR) was used to elucidate the linkages between runoff and 17 climatic variables. Results indicated that the dominant climatic factors driving annual runoff are annual total precipitation, rainy days, heavy precipitation amount, heavy precipitation days, rainstorm amount, and rainstorm days. These six factors are generally used to represent extreme climatic events, and hence it may demonstrate that annual runoff is highly linked to precipitation extremes in this region. The PLSR approach presented in this study is beneficial and novel, as it enables the elimination of codependency among the variables and facilitates a more unbiased view of the contribution of the changes in climatic variables to the changes in runoff. As a practical and simple tool, the PLSR approach is thus recommended for application to a variety of other catchments.

Sensitivity of the Penman–Monteith reference evapotranspiration to key climatic variables in the Changjiang (Yangtze River) basin

2006 ◽  
Vol 329 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 620-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lebing Gong ◽  
Chong-yu Xu ◽  
Deliang Chen ◽  
Sven Halldin ◽  
Yongqin David Chen
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Yangtze River ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Yangtze River Basin ◽  
Climatic Variables

scholarly journals GAS EXCHANGE AND GROWTH OF TWO FIELD-GROWN MAPLE TREE SPECIES IN RESPONSE TO THREE REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION BASED IRRIGATION REGIMES

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 879d-879
Author(s):  
Thayne Montague ◽  
Lindsey Fox
Keyword(s):  
Gas Exchange ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Irrigation Treatment ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Plant Structure ◽  
Irrigation Regimes ◽  
Irrigation Volume

Recent droughts and depleted water tables across many regions have elevated the necessity to irrigate field-grown (FG) nursery trees. At the same time, ordinances restricting nursery irrigation volume (often without regard to plant water requirements) have been implemented. This research investigated gas exchange and growth of two FG maple tree species (Acer × freemanii `Autumn Blaze' and A. truncatum) subjected to three reference evapotranspiration (ETo) irrigation regimes (100%, 60%, and 30% of ETo) in a semi-arid climate. During Spring 2002, nine containerized (11.3 L) trees of each species were field planted in a randomized block design. Each year trees were irrigated through a drip irrigation system. During the first growing season, all trees were irrigated at 100% ETo. Irrigation treatments began Spring of 2003. Gas exchange data (pre-dawn leaf water potential and midday stomatal conductance) were collected during the 2003 and 2004 growing seasons and growth data (shoot elongation, caliper increase, and leaf area) were collected at the end of each growing season. For each species, yearly data indicates irrigation regime influenced gas exchange and growth of these FG trees. However, it is interesting to note gas exchange and growth of these FG maple trees were not necessarily associated with trees receiving the high irrigation treatment. In addition, it appears the influence of irrigation volume on the growth of these FG trees is plant structure and species specific. Our data suggests irrigation of FG trees based upon local ETo measurements and soil surface root area may be a means to conserve irrigation water and produce FG trees with adequate growth. However, continued research on the influence of reduced irrigation on FG tree species is needed.

scholarly journals Water Needs of Willow (Salix L.) in Western Poland

Energies ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 484
Author(s):  
Daniel Liberacki ◽  
Joanna Kocięcka ◽  
Piotr Stachowski ◽  
Roman Rolbiecki ◽  
Stanisław Rolbiecki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Biomass Production ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
The West ◽  
Water Requirements ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Water Conditions ◽  
Biomass For Energy

Willows are one of the plants which can be used to produce biomass for energy purposes. Biomass production is classified as a renewable energy source. Increasing the share of renewable sources is one of the priority actions for European Union countries due to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve the best possible growth of the willow and increase its biomass for fuel, it is crucial to provide optimal water conditions for its growth. The aim of the study was to determine the water requirements of willows under the conditions of the western Polish climate and to verify whether this area is potentially favourable for willow cultivation. The novelty of this paper lies in its multi-year climatic analysis in the context of willow water needs for the area of three voivodships: Lubusz, Lower Silesian, and West Pomeranian. This is one of the few willow water-needs analyses for this region which considers the potential for widespread willow cultivation and biomass production in western Poland. Reference evapotranspiration (ETo) was determined by the Blaney-Criddle equation and then, using plant coefficients, water needs for willow were determined. Calculations were carried out for the growing season lasting from 21 May to 31 October. The estimated water needs during the vegetation season amounted on average to 408 mm for the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, 405 mm for the Lubusz Voivodeship, and 402 mm for the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The conducted analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that these needs do not differ significantly between the voivodeships. Therefore, it can be concluded that the water requirements of willows in western Poland do not differ significantly, and the whole region shows similar water conditions for willow cultivation. Furthermore, it was found that water needs are increasing from decade to decade, making rational water management necessary. This is particularly important in countries with limited water resources, such as Poland. Correctly determining the water requirements of willow and applying them to the cultivation of this plant should increase the biomass obtained. With appropriate management, willow cultivation in Poland can provide an alternative energy source to coal.

scholarly journals Estimating the Effect of Climatic Variables and Crop Area on Maize Yield in Ghana

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 313-321
Author(s):  
Henry De-Graft Acquah
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Crop Yield ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Climatic Variables ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Crop Area

Climate change tends to have negative effects on crop yield through its influence on crop production. Understanding the relationship between climatic variables, crop area and crop yield will facilitate development of appropriate policies to cope with climate change. This study therefore examines the effects of climatic variables and crop area on maize yield in Ghana based on regression model using historical data (1970-2010). Linear and Non-linear regression model specifications of the production function were employed in the study. The study found that growing season temperature trend is significantly increasing by 0.03oC yearly whereas growing season rainfall trend is insignificantly increasing by 0.25mm on yearly basis. It was also observed that rainfall is becoming increasingly unpredictable with poor distributions throughout the season. Results from the linear and non-linear regression models suggest that rainfall increase and crop area expansion have a positive and significant influence on mean maize yield. However, temperature increase will adversely affect mean maize yield. In conclusion, the study found that there exists not only a linear but also a non-linear relationship between climatic variables and maize yield.

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