Comparative study of water requirements and water footprints of fibre crops hemp (Cannabis sativa) and cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Water is a valuable and limited resource, which is becoming increasingly under pressure due to the impacts of climate change and over utilization by the agricultural industry. Cotton is the predominant natural fibre utilized within textiles and is a highly water-intensive crop, thereby contributing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Association of agrometeorologists
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Agrometeorology |
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Online Access: | https://journal.agrimetassociation.org/index.php/jam/article/view/2260 |