Estimating loss of ecosystem services due to paddy straw burning in North-west India

Crop residue burning is severe in rice–wheat cropping system of North-western states (Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and western Uttar Pradesh) of India, where mechanized harvesting of rice using combine harvesters is a common practice, and management of leftover residue in the short window of 10–15...

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Main Authors: Suresh Kumar, D. K. Sharma, D. R. Singh, H. Biswas, K. V. Praveen, Vikas Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-03-01
Series:International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2019.1581474