Spatiotemporal variations of surface and groundwater interactions under climate and land use land cover change scenarios by Kotapati Narayana Loukika, Venkata Reddy Keesara, Eswar Sai Buri, Venkataramana Sridhar

“…Disruptions in these interactions, such as over-extraction, reduced streamflow, and the impacts of climate change, contribute to water scarcity. An integrated management of surface and groundwater resources is crucial for addressing these challenges and ensuring the long-term availability and sustainability of water supplies. …”
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High-resolution mapping of evapotranspiration over heterogeneous cropland affected by soil salinity by Meihan Liu, Huimin Lei, Xingwang Wang, Paula Paredes

“…Evapotranspiration (ET) plays a crucial role in the terrestrial water cycle, particularly in arid areas such as those of the Hetao Irrigation District (HID) in Inner Mongolia, China, where water scarcity and salinity variability pose significant challenges for irrigated agriculture and ecological monitoring. …”
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Advancing date palm cultivation in the Arabian Peninsula and beyond: Addressing stress tolerance, genetic diversity, and sustainable practices by Soumya Koippully Manikandan, Dharshini Jenifer. A, Nisarga K. Gowda, Vaishakh Nair, Rami Al-Ruzouq, Mohamed Barakat A. Gibril, Fouad Lamghari, John Klironomos, Maryam Al Hmoudi, Mohamed Sheteiwy, Ali El-Keblawy

“…This review examines key environmental factors affecting date palm cultivation, with a focus on soil salinity, water scarcity, and climate change-related stresses. The genetic diversity among date palm varieties is emphasized, highlighting the need for breeding programs aimed at improving stress tolerance and yield. …”
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Eukaryotic plankton community and assembly processes in a large-scale water diversion project in China by Liming Zhu, Lihui Feng, Daoxi Zhang, Fang Shi, Xi Zou, Qing Yang, Shan He, Wen Zhu

“…Abstract The Middle Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project (MRP) and its water source, the Danjiangkou Reservoir (DJK), play a pivotal role in mitigating the chronic water scarcity challenges faced by northern China. Eukaryotic plankton are widespread in aquatic ecosystems, which are crucial for the water quality stability of DJK and MRP, yet comparative studies on their contemporaneous dynamics and assembly processes are scarce. …”
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Fertigation with alpha-tocopherol enhances morphological, physiological, and antioxidant responses in radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under drought stress by Muhammad Shahbaz Chishti, Muhammad Shahbaz, Muhammad Kaleem, Saba Shafi, Anam Mehmood, Zhang Qingzhu, Musarat Mansha, Nimra Shehzadi, Shamsa Rana, Hina Shahid, Abeer Hashem, Alanoud Alfagham, Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah

“…Abstract Water scarcity is a foremost environmental concern and is expected to hasten in the forthcoming years due to severe fluctuations in weather patterns worldwide. …”
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Urban vegetation benefits in mediterranean cities for climate change adaptation and water usage efficiency – a case study in Algarve, Portugal by Pedro Matias, Pedro Matias, Pedro Matias, Manuela Moreira da Silva, Manuela Moreira da Silva, Manuela Moreira da Silva, João Teigão, Amílcar Duarte, Amílcar Duarte

“…The importance of integrating nature into cities, particularly trees, has been studied for its benefits in adapting to climate change and improving quality of life. However, water scarcity in cities remains a limiting factor for ensuring the water needs of urban trees and, consequently, the ecosystem services they provide. …”
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Spatially explicit assessment of water stress and potential mitigating solutions in a large water-limited basin: the Yellow River basin in China by W. Zhang, W. Zhang, X. Zhao, X. Zhao, X. Gao, W. Liang, J. Li, B. Zhang

“…Compared to the period from 1965 to 1980, the regional water stress index (WSI) and the frequency and duration of water scarcity increased by 76 %, 100 %, and 92 %, respectively, over the most recent 2 decades. …”
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Evaluating the performance of snow depth reanalysis products in the arid region of Central Asia by Liancheng Zhang, Guli∙Jiapaer, Tao Yu, Hongwu Liang, Kaixiong Lin, Tongwei Ju, Philippe De Maeyer, Tim Van de Voorde

“…Central Asia (CA) faces water scarcity issues and heavily relies on snowmelt; however, the limited number of monitoring stations cannot meet snow monitoring needs. …”
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Chromium "(VI)" phytoremediation using Azolla pinnata: effects on Vicia faba growth, physiology, cytogenetics, and gene expression profiling by Elham R. S. Soliman, Kareem Moustafa, Mohamed Khamis, Zeinab A. Shedeed

“…Abstract Background One of the primary challenges that the expanding population faces is water scarcity. Thus, a global imperative has been established to safeguard extant water resources and optimize their utility through sustainable practices and efficient management. …”
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Effects of irrigation and organic fertilizer on pumpkin yield, quality, and water-fertilizer use efficiency in arid northwest China by Meng Yin, Jinxia Zhang, Liangliang Du, Lin Ding, Tao Zhong, Pengliang Tian, Runheng Yang

“…Due to the increasing water scarcity and the need for sustainable agricultural practices in arid regions, optimizing water and fertilizer management is crucial for enhancing crop productivity and resource efficiency. …”
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Photothermal performance of nanofluids: An experimental study on direct absorption solar energy conversion using graphene oxide and its binary composites for water purification by Abdul Sattar, Bai Bofeng, M. Adeel Munir, Muhammad Farooq, S. Bilal, M. Imran Khan, Noreen Sher Akbar, Mohammed Ilyas Khan, Mohammad Rehan, Fahid Riaz

“…Water scarcity affects two-thirds of the world’s population and is one of the most important challenges to human development. …”
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Status of seawater intrusion in Mexico: A review by Xiaoxiao Zha, Jesús Horacio Hernández Anguiano, Francisco Padilla Benítez, Arturo Cruz-Falcón, Raul Miranda-Avilés, Manuel E. Mendoza Cantú, Jorge Adrian Perera-Burgos, Xu Liao, Juan Manuel Navarro-Céspedes, Miguel Angel Acosta-Reyes, Yanmei Li

“…Each region presents distinct research priorities: Baja California faces severe water scarcity due to its arid climate, prompting strategies for water allocation and conservation; Baja California Sur emphasizes climate change impacts on water systems; Sonora's diverse geology necessitates advanced hydrogeological analysis to understand groundwater flow; and Quintana Roo faces heightened vulnerability to sea-level rise, particularly in tourist and ecological zones. …”
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Towards water-conscious green hydrogen and methanol production: A techno-economic review by Henrik Wenzel, Gian Müller, Freia Harzendorf, Thomas Schöb, Felix Kullmann, Jann Michael Weinand, Detlef Stolten

“…Finally, the water-conscious and green production of hydrogen and methanol will make the energy transition more sustainable, and regions that are abundant in renewable energy sources but suffer from water-scarcity will also be able to participate.…”
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Management strategies for the efficient energy production of brackish water desalination to ensure reliability, cost reduction, and sustainability by A. Bdour, A. Hejab, L. Almakhadmeh, M. Hawa

“…This study contributes to making the desalination sector more environmentally friendly and economically viable, which is of paramount importance in addressing global water scarcity concerns.…”
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Assessment and Optimization of Hydrological Connectivity for Effective Management of Water Resources in the Samian Watershed by Zeinab Hazbavi, Nazila Alaei

“…AbstractWater scarcity has become a critical issue in some regions. …”
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An “initial-engineering-end use” quasi-market pricing mechanism under cascading risk for cross-regional water rights trading by Xuxia Li, Huimin Wang, Gang Liu, Liu Yang, Zhou Fang, Yi Xiao, Xiaoying Lai, Li Gao, Ying Teng

“…Water rights trading within a market economy has emerged as an effective solution for enhancing water use efficiency and addressing water scarcity. However, the development of a pricing mechanism that accounts for the spatial heterogeneity of water resources remains a critical challenge. …”
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Revisiting water resources management in the Mandara Mountains by Diane Madomguia, Esther Laurentine Nya, Emma Laureane Njomou-Ngounou, Nadège Gatcha-Bandjun, Tulinave Burton Mwamila, Jules Balna, Emina Halimassia, Jules Metsebo, Wilfried Arsène Letah Nzouebet, Raoul Rodrigue Tchoumbe, André Firmin Bon, Willis Gwenzi, Chicgoua Noubactep

“…Recently, RWH was also demonstrated as the missing puzzle in integrated water resources management (IWRM) not only in areas facing water scarcity. The present article aims to prepare large scale RWH in the Mandara Mountains. …”
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Study on the Synergistic Regulation Model for <i>Lycium barbarum</i> Berries Under Integrated Irrigation and Fertigation in Northwest Arid Regions by Yanlin Ma, Huile Lv, Yanbiao Wang, Yayu Wang, Minhua Yin, Yanxia Kang, Guangping Qi, Rong Zhang, Jinwen Wang, Junxian Chen

“…Improving agricultural water-use efficiency is essential for alleviating water scarcity, ensuring food security, and fostering sustainable growth. …”
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Unravelling population structure and marker trait association using SSR markers among the identified drought tolerant rice landraces (Oryza sativa L.) by Shanmugam Manju Devi, John Amalraj Joel, Muthurajan Raveendran, Ramamoorthy Pushpam, Sengalan Muthuramu, Raman Pushpa, N. Sritharan, Periyasamy Prasanna, Ramalingam Suresh

“…Identification of drought tolerant genotypes at the seedling stage of the crop contributes to build a climate resilient genotype during the period of water scarcity and under challenging environmental conditions. …”
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Regional-scale precision mapping of cotton suitability using UAV and satellite data in arid environments by Jianqiang He, Yonglin Jia, Yi Li, Asim Biswas, Hao Feng, Qiang Yu, Shufang Wu, Guang Yang, Kadambot.H.M. Siddique

“…This study addresses the critical issues of water scarcity and soil salinization impacting cotton production in South Xinjiang, China. …”
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