National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign, 2023. Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Government of Jharkhand
Jharkhand's agriculture scenario is highlighted through data on Kharif campaign, monsoon rainfall trends, drought situations, crop coverage targets, and more. The state faces challenges like deficit rainfall affecting sowing and drought-affected districts requiring relief assistance. Despite setback
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The Dust Bowl: Impact of the 1930s Drought
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was a devastating period marked by severe drought, high winds, and dust storms in the Great Plains. It affected states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and more, leading to ruined crops, livestock losses, dust pneumonia deaths, and economic hardships. The lack of soil conserv
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Climate Change Adaptation Toolbox for Schools and Communities
Climate Change Adaptation Toolbox offers resources to understand and address the impacts of climate change on schools and communities. It provides information on changing climates, implications, and actionable steps to mitigate risks. The toolbox supports education on climate change and facilitates
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Addressing Drought Challenges in Italy: Insights from Mauro Grassi, Director of Earth and Water Agenda Foundation
Italy faces water scarcity issues despite receiving above-average rainfall. The country struggles with sustainable water management, utilizing a high percentage of its renewable water resources. Variabilities in precipitation levels and regional disparities contribute to drought events, impacting ag
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Update on Drought Monitoring Indicators and Indices at SERCOM-3 Conference
The SERCOM-3 conference held in Bali, Indonesia, discussed the adoption of additional drought indicators and indices for use by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS). The update to the Global Drought Classification System (GDCS) included recommendations for the use of standardized
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Understanding Drought as a Geohazard in South Texas
South Texas faces chronic water scarcity due to its semi-arid climate, leading to frequent droughts. This lecture explores the unique characteristics of drought as a geohazard, its specific risks, and the societal impacts it can cause, including direct meteorological and hydrological effects, as wel
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Hands-On Exercises with Kobo Toolbox for Data Collection
Master the use of Kobo Toolbox for data collection with step-by-step exercises covering basic and advanced features. Learn to create projects, upload forms, collect data on ODK Collect, visualize and download data entries, and adapt forms to your specific needs. Practice error correction, deployment
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Lessons Learned from Papua New Guinea's 2015-16 Drought in Dealing with the 2018 Earthquake
Exploring the correlation between the 2015-16 drought and the 2018 earthquake in Papua New Guinea offers valuable insights into disaster management strategies. Comparisons in impact, response, and long-term consequences highlight the importance of proactive measures and effective coordination in mit
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Understanding the Intergovernmental Working Group on Drought Policy Implementation
This content provides insights into the work of the Intergovernmental Working Group on effective policy and implementation measures for addressing drought under the UNCCD. It discusses the Terms of References, working modality, current focus areas such as monitoring and early warning, vulnerability
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The Drought Toolbox and Satellite Technology Overview
The Drought Toolbox is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing drought preparedness and resilience through the implementation of various technical and policy tools. It covers modules such as drought monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation, providing stakeholders with essentia
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The Spider Machine Learning Toolbox for MATLAB Installation Guide
Learn how to install The Spider Machine Learning Toolbox for MATLAB by S. Emre Eskimez with this comprehensive guide. Download the toolbox, extract it to your preferred location, and start using scripts for machine learning tasks. Check the installation, test its functionality, get help on script us
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Overview of the COAWST Toolbox and its Components
The COAWST Toolbox is a suite of MATLAB tools, scripts, and functions that offers standard functionalities for creating grids, initial conditions, atmospheric forcing, boundary conditions, and climatology files for COAWST. It includes tools for creating tidal forcing files, and ROMS expects specific
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Understanding Drought Impact and Climate Change in Jordan
Analysis of the impact of water scarcity and drought in Jordan, focusing on the most affected areas, implications of climate change, and the Middle East's vulnerability to water insecurity. The research explores the intersection of climate change, water resources, agriculture, and food security, hig
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Current Climate and Drought Conditions in Nebraska - November 17, 2015
Despite some areas receiving good rains in late spring and early summer, approximately 25.18% of the contiguous U.S. is currently experiencing drought conditions (D1 or worse). The National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources provides an update
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Understanding Chemical Priming for Drought Stress Tolerance in Plants
Major agricultural industries struggle with abiotic stresses like drought, which can lead to crop losses. Nutrient limitations and cellular damage further compound the challenges plants face under water-limited conditions. Despite efforts in plant breeding, improving germplasm for drought tolerance
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Understanding Drought-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Photosynthesis
Leaf responses to drought conditions leading to increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in photosynthesis are explained. Drought-induced stomatal closure affects CO2 uptake, promoting H2O2 production in peroxisomes and potential ROS production by the photosynthetic electron transport c
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Maintaining Landscape Trees During Drought: Tips and Advice
Learn practical tips for keeping landscape trees healthy during drought conditions. Understand the importance of watering, soil types, and managing tree root systems. Discover how to adapt to prolonged droughts and provide optimal care for established and young trees to ensure their well-being in ch
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Non-enzymatic Antioxidant Responses of Maize Varieties to Water Stress
Introduction of maize as a crucial crop facing challenges from both biotic and abiotic factors like drought, leading to oxidative stress. Non-enzymatic antioxidants play a key role in combating reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by drought, with crop landraces showing potential in stress adaptatio
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Genome-Wide Association for Drought Tolerance in Potato Study
PhD student João Vitor Nomura is conducting a Genome-Wide Association study for drought tolerance in potatoes at the University of São Paulo and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The research focuses on adapting potato varieties to extreme heat waves and improving food security. Different abiot
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Drought Update and Rainfall Analysis for Rhode Island - October 2022
The Rhode Island Drought Steering Committee, in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA, provides updates on the drought situation, rainfall patterns, and water deficits in the region. The data from September and August shows varied rainfall amounts across regions, with
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Integrated Drought Risk Management in Latin America and the Caribbean
Managing water resources in arid and semi-arid regions of Latin America and the Caribbean involves addressing climate risks through integrated drought risk management. Tools such as National Drought Observatories, Latin American Flood and Drought Monitor, and the Latin American Drought Atlas aid in
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Fuel Cycle Analysis Toolbox: Enhancing Understanding and Optimization
This presentation focuses on the analyses and evaluations essential for assessing the potential of a fuel cycle, emphasizing different time scales, system sizes, objectives, and audiences. It discusses the need for coupled analyses, various tools required, and opportunities for improvement through i
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Understanding Cryptography Basics and Toolbox
Cryptography serves the goals of managing who can view data, ensuring data integrity, and verifying the origin of data. It involves dramatis personae like Alice, Bob, Eve, and Oscar. The toolbox includes hash functions, symmetric encryption, and asymmetric encryption. Hash functions play a crucial r
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ACWA Water Use Efficiency Work Group Meeting Summary
ACWA Water Use Efficiency Work Group held a bi-monthly meeting on January 10th, 2023, discussing key updates on drought, legislative matters, water use objectives, and next steps. The meeting covered topics such as drought updates, conservation reporting, legislative bills, water use standards, and
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Algoa Reconciliation Strategy Steering Committee Meeting Highlights
The Algoa Reconciliation Strategy Steering Committee discussed various agenda items including NMBM water requirements, drought measures, implementation progress, desalination schemes, and financial implications of interventions. Key projects to support increased water demand were outlined, alongside
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Analysis of Meteorological Drought in Western Romania: A Case Study of Timisoara Area
Climate changes in Eastern Europe have led to an increase in extreme weather events like droughts in Western Romania. This article focuses on the Standardized Precipitation Index analysis of meteorological drought over the last 50 years in Timisoara. Results indicate a rise in severely dry months du
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Investigating Dust Storm Frequency and Extreme Drought Relationship in Arid Regions of Iran
This research by Reza Modarres and Poria Mohit Isfahani from Isfahan University of Technology explores the temporal changes in dust storm frequency in arid regions of Iran, examining how drought impacts the frequency in changing environments and the relation between extreme droughts and dust storm o
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Understanding North Atlantic Hurricane Drought and Aerosol Impact
This study explores the influence of sulfate aerosols on the late 20th-century North Atlantic Hurricane drought, focusing on the interaction of European sulfate aerosols and African dust. It investigates the radiative forcing effects and variability in hurricane activity, proposing hypotheses relate
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Integrated Water Resources Management in the Danube Region
Addressing water scarcity through a transnational approach focusing on regions affected by drought and water scarcity caused by climate change. The project aims to design prevention and adaptation measures, develop drought management plans, and validate them for practical implementation with the pot
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IMDROFLOOD Project Updates and Meeting Preparations
The IMDROFLOOD project is gearing up for the Evaluation Meeting in Larnaca, Cyprus in May 2018. Deliverables with deadlines before May include reports, drought indicators, sectorial indices, vegetation vulnerability assessments, and more. The project also outlines inputs for the upcoming JPI meeting
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Create Your Own Funding Strategy with the Financiers' Toolbox
Explore a comprehensive toolbox for developing your funding strategy, covering internationalization, networking, research projects, career progression, and collaboration opportunities. Discover various grants and funding options tailored for different career stages in research and innovation. Enhanc
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Enhancing Academic Writing Skills Through Editing Toolbox and Scaffolded Learning
Empower students to proofread and polish their academic writing with the help of an Editing Toolbox and scaffolded learning approach. The program focuses on building grammar and language skills, providing quizzes for assessment, offering instant feedback, and encouraging students to engage in authen
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Tier 1 Toolbox for Educators: Strategies for Behavior Management
Explore the Tier 1 Toolbox featuring strategies like Behavior Mapping, Good Behavior Game, Regulation techniques, and Relationship building activities. These resources aim to help educators promote positive behavior, enhance classroom dynamics, and support student well-being within the KISD values f
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Strategies for Ensuring Continuous Development and Monitoring of the Toolbox
This presentation outlines strategies for the continued development and monitoring of the Toolbox, focusing on maximizing outcomes with limited resources, user engagement, easy modification, and effective traffic monitoring. It also emphasizes multi-stakeholder ownership, collaboration, and the futu
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New Facilities for HYDKIN Toolbox by D. Borodin, F. Cianfrani, B. Köppers
Explore the latest upgrades to the HYDKIN toolbox, including particle solvers, data import/export features, and tools for spectral and sensitivity analysis. Enhance your A&M data manipulation and plotting with a user-friendly graphical interface. Access the EIRENE databases and improve simulation re
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Exploring the LINC Digital Toolbox for Educational Innovation
Explore the LINC Digital Toolbox offering a range of tools for enhancing educational practices, including personalization, formative assessment, adaptive tools, classroom management, and digital curriculum instruction. Discover resources for connectivity, creativity, and authentic audience engagemen
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Enhancing Business Performance Through Big Data Benchmarking
Explore the DataBench Toolbox, a holistic benchmarking approach for big data that aims to improve business performance by identifying and integrating relevant benchmarks, filling industrial gaps, and homogenizing metrics through a user-friendly web interface. The toolbox integrates various micro-ben
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Creative Writing Toolbox: Enhance Your Narrative Skills
Explore various writing techniques and exercises to improve your storytelling abilities in the "Barry Lane Reviser's Toolbox." Engage in activities like creating snapshots, thoughtshots, and explosive moments to add depth and detail to your writing. Discover the art of crafting captivating leads and
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Building a GER Toolbox for the Educational Research Community
Develop an online GER Toolbox to address the needs of the GER community, focusing on surveys and instruments, analytical tools, getting published, navigating a career in GER, conducting GER across institutions, and translating GER results into practice. The workshop aims to serve both newcomers to G
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Implementing Mental Wellbeing Toolbox in Veterinary Curriculum
Explore the integration of a Mental Wellbeing Toolbox in the veterinary curriculum to enhance students' self-efficacy, coping skills, and overall job satisfaction. The project aims to implement and evaluate the toolbox, identify opportunities for wider application, and disseminate findings for broad
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