Water Use/Footprint for Agricultural Products during Production, Trade and Consumption Processes, Volume II

Dear Colleagues,

Water represents an essential element for humans, and it plays a significant role in promoting the development of human society. During the last few decades, water use and water management have received more and more attention, considering the increase in water demand and the limited water supply, especially for agricultural sector which is the largest water consumer. This special issue addresses the discussions for water use of agricultural products during different processes, such as production, consumption, trade or others, focus on a particular kind of crop is also welcomed, and different methods including water footprint of but not limited to water-use efficiency, water dependencies, water stress and security, environmentally sustainable water use, water saving and interaction between surface water and underground water, in both natural and artificial systems. Water resource management for agricultural sector which considering of all disciplines of hydrology and different kinds of water sources (such as the blue, green and grey water) is also included.

Prof. Dr. Xinchun Cao
Dr. Jing Liu
Dr. Qingling Geng
Guest Editors

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