Knowledge Resource Center for Ecological Environment in Arid Area
DOI | 10.1007/s10661-004-4000-z |
Prospects and constraints of desert agriculture: Lessons from West Omdurman | |
El Gamri, T | |
通讯作者 | El Gamri, T |
来源期刊 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
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ISSN | 0167-6369 |
EISSN | 1573-2959 |
出版年 | 2004 |
卷号 | 99期号:1-3页码:57-73 |
英文摘要 | Sudan is the largest country in Africa with an area of about 2.5 million km(2); the country hosts a population of about 31 million people. About two-thirds of the country area is located within and and semi-arid regions. Recently, especially during the last half of the previous century, these regions were subject to various forms of land degradation. This paper discusses the general prospects and constraints of desert agriculture. It also presents a detailed case study of West Omdurman, which is located in a semi-desert climatic zone. The ambitious plans to utilise the area for agricultural production were initiated because of the relatively fertile soil, availability of water and the proximity of the area to marketing and export centres. The paper discusses the different land use systems experienced in the area, reasons for failure are identified and possible remedies discussed. In addition, constraints facing the proposed West Omdurman Canal Project are also discussed. Finally, the paper reviews the major research findings of Rawakeeb Dryland Research Center with regard to promoting agricultural productivity. |
英文关键词 | desert agriculture desertification land degradation land use systems Rawakeeb Drylands Research Centre |
类型 | Article ; Proceedings Paper |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | Sudan |
收录类别 | SCI-E ; CPCI-S |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000225974200005 |
WOS类目 | Environmental Sciences |
WOS研究方向 | Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
资源类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/146699 |
作者单位 | (1)Natl Res Ctr, Khartoum, Sudan |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | El Gamri, T. Prospects and constraints of desert agriculture: Lessons from West Omdurman[J],2004,99(1-3):57-73. |
APA | El Gamri, T.(2004).Prospects and constraints of desert agriculture: Lessons from West Omdurman.ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT,99(1-3),57-73. |
MLA | El Gamri, T."Prospects and constraints of desert agriculture: Lessons from West Omdurman".ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 99.1-3(2004):57-73. |
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