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More trees with less water: deciduous trees help farmers increase water use efficiency without overtaxing precious water resources during the dry season

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    Publication year

    2006

    Authors

    Rumley R; Ong C K; Muthuri, C.W.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    deciduous plants, drought, farming systems, highlands, water resources, water use

    Geographic

    Kenya

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