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31 articles for “drought”
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Sustainable Landscape Approaches Incorporating Water Conservation Techniques in Drought-Affected Regions of India: An Architectural Perspective
Abstract: In drought-prone areas of India, where sustainable water management is crucial to guaranteeing long-term water availability, water scarcity is a serious problem. Architecture and landscape design can be vital in promoting sustainable water management practices. Therefore, this study aims to determine how architectural intervention and sustainable landscape strategies contribute to improving water conservation initiatives in these areas. Architectural and landscape designs –—through methods, such as rainwater harvesting, xeriscaping, and groundwater …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Physiochemical Mechanism Associated with Drought Tolerance in Tomato
Abstract: Abiotic stresses are one of the key limitations to global crop production and food security. Among the abiotic stresses, drought is one of the most vital factors that cause changes in morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics in plants, and consequently affects the growth and productivity of crops. The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of drought on physiological traits (ratio of root/shoot length, leaf area …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Drought Tolerance in Pearl Millet- I
Abstract: Stress tolerance has long fascinated plant biologists as a challenge to understand the mechanism of plant survival under biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Exposure of plants to abiotic stresses, such as high salinity, drought, extreme light and temperature leads to major loss in crop productivity. Pearl millet is one such crop that has been facing drought conditions and less productivity of the crop. This article is a short review on …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Effect of Drought Stress on Morphological Characteristics in Plants- II
Abstract: Drought conditions significantly affect the growth and development of plants. Various metabolic functions in plants are also reduced due to such conditions, such as reduction in plant pigments- chlorophyll and carotenoids and alterations in the expression of certain proteins. This is a brief review on various effects of drought stress on different morphological characteristics in plants.
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Application of Hybrid Wavelet Packet-ANN in Drought Forecasting
Abstract: Drought is the most catastrophic natural disaster that has disastrous effect on human beings, environment and ecology. It is the most frequent of all the natural hazards. In this study, an attempt has been made to forecast the drought using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for a lead time of 1-month and 6-month. Further, the pre-processing of data has been carried out using Wavelet Packet transform (WPT) and then the pre-processed …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Response of Plants to Drought Stress: A Review
Abstract: Stress tolerance has long been fascinated plant biologists as a challenge to understand the mechanism of plant survival under biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Exposure to abiotic stresses such as high salinity, drought, extreme light and temperature of plants results in worldwide major loss in crop productivity. The main cause of crop loss worldwide is abiotic stresses, reducing average yield for most major crop plants by more than 50%. The …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Participatory Varietal Selection on Drought Tolerant Rice at Sundarbazar, Lamjung
Abstract: A Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) trial was conducted in rainfed lowland at Sundarbazar, Lamjung with the objective to assess the performance of drought tolerant rice (DTR) genotypes on phenological, biometric, yield and yield attributing characters during rainy season 2017. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications and ten treatments consisting IR-14L635 (T1), IR-15L1043 (T2), IR-14L363 (T3), IR-15L1077 (T4), IR-14L613 (T5), IR-15L1091 (T6), IR-15L1018 (T7), …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Application of Geospatial Technology in MGNREGA for Achieving Sustainable Development: A Case of Balangir District of Odisha
Abstract: The process of considering the present and future for the welfare of the economy and environment, tworelated necessities of human growth, is known as sustainable development. MGNREGA aims to offer arobust safety net for marginalized communities by offering alternative work opportunities in situationswhere available alternatives are insufficient or hard to come by. The economic, social, andenvironmental facets of sustainability are highlighted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Geographical technology is …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Solar-Powered Irrigation: A Sustainable Solution for Energy and Water Challenges in Rural India
Abstract: In India, where a significant portion of the population relies on agriculture for their livelihood, farmers face persistent challenges due to inadequate rainfall, limited energy access, and high dependency on expensive water sources for irrigation. These issues contribute to a cycle of debt and distress in rural communities, particularly in drought-prone regions like Vidarbha, Maharashtra. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan’ (PM-KUSUM) scheme aims to promote solar-powered …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Cassava Technologies with Chopping Device at Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The production and use of cassava is not well known to farmers, although there are several local varieties of cassava that have been used for food security purposes at different times in drought-prone areas of the Gofa Zone, Southern region. To address this issue, the Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center conducted an adaptation trial of the improved cassava varieties Chichu and Hawassa-04 at the station level and obtained promising results. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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An Analysis of Ujjani Reservoir in Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Using Mathematical Modeling and Satellite Remote Sensing Techniques for Sedimentation Studies
Abstract: The reservoir's storage capacity steadily decreases due to sedimentation. The reservoir life can be preserved by monitoring sedimentation and implementing appropriate management measures. The Ujjani dam was built for power generating, irrigation, and water delivery systems. It is located in the drought-prone Solapur district, due to which Ujjani is an important initiative for the region's economy and society. In the present study, the Ujjani reservoir's sedimentation is evaluated for monitoring …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Inter Basin Transfer of Water in India: Challenges & Prospects
Abstract: Irrigation is one of the crucial inputs for achieving sustained agricultural growth and reducing inequality and poverty in India. After independence, significant progress has been made in the provision of irrigation facilities including adoption of new agricultural technologies which is more water-intensive and in the absence of adequate and timely irrigation there will be no great productivity gains. Moreover regional variations in rainfall leads to situations where some part of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Remote Sensing Technologies for Weather Forecasting: Techniques, Uses, andAssessment
Abstract: Remote sensing has become an important tool for modern weather forecasting since it lets us see the Earth's atmosphere and surface all the time and on a huge scale. Remote sensing uses satellites and sensors to collect data in real time on important weather variables like temperature, humidity, cloud cover, precipitation patterns, and atmospheric motion. These numbers are used in numerical weather prediction models to make forecasts more accurate and …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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From Baolis to Smart Systems – Exploring the Evolution of Underground Urbanism in India
Abstract: The concept of “Underground Urbanism” refers to the strategic development and utilization of subterranean spaces that provide creative solutions for contemporary urban issues related to limited spaces, environmental sustainability and urban resilience. The integration of underground spaces for the strategies devised for urban resilience is ensured to develop more particularly due to advancements in technology, increasing urbanization trends and urgency to adapt to the effects of climate change. Though this …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–42 Read article
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Data Science for Environmental Modelling
Abstract: Abstract: Soil moisture is a critical Earth system variable linking atmospheric, hydrological, and ecological processes. However, observations are sparse and fragmented: in situ gauges provide point data, satellite missions (SMAP, SMOS, Sentinel-1) offer broad coverage at coarse resolutionQ, and land‐surface models (GLDAS, ERA5, etc.) yield estimates with their own biase. Here we propose a conceptual framework for integrated environmental data modelling, combining rainfall, temperature, and soil moisture information with machine …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Data Science for Environmental Modelling
Abstract: Abstract: Soil moisture is a critical Earth system variable linking atmospheric, hydrological, and ecological processes. However, observations are sparse and fragmented: in situ gauges provide point data, satellite missions (SMAP, SMOS, Sentinel-1) offer broad coverage at coarse resolutionQ, and land‐surface models (GLDAS, ERA5, etc.) yield estimates with their own biase. Here we propose a conceptual framework for integrated environmental data modelling, combining rainfall, temperature, and soil moisture information with machine …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Plant Biotechnology: Advances in Genetic Engineering and Plant Tissue Culture
Abstract: Plant biotechnology has emerged as a transformative discipline that integrates molecular biology, genetic engineering, and advanced tissue culture techniques to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. With the global population increasing rapidly, food security and crop resilience have become critical priorities. Genetic engineering offers the ability to introduce desirable traits into plants, such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional quality, while plant tissue culture provides a foundation for large-scale …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Xanthommatin as Agonist for Plant’s Abscisic Acid Receptor PYL10: OCTOPUS SKIN PIGMENT TO HELP PLANTS STOP SWEATING - An in-Silico Evaluation
Abstract: As the world moves from global warming to the global boiling stage, drought conditions will lead to tremendous loss in the realm of agriculture. Abscisic acid, a plant hormone, controls many physiological and developmental processes in plants, such as how they respond to biotic and abiotic conditions. Researchers have synthesized agonists of ABA receptors to get around the problems with natural ABA. The need of the hour is to design …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Chemical Treatments to Modify the Surface of Agricultural Waste Fibers as a Green Substitute to Cellulosic Fiber Treatment
Abstract: Scientists are searching for natural elements that can decompose naturally and replace synthetic materials that have not been biodegradable for a while. The automotive, space, furniture, construction, medical, and packaging industries are among the many that use synthetic composite materials. This has resulted in growing interest in biodegradable bio composites. In recent years, a variety of stem fibers, including jute, flax, hemp, and kenaf, have been employed to replace the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Identification of Stressors and Their Impact on Riparian Zones
Abstract: Riparian zones are sensitive ecosystems which perform numerous ecosystem services. Urbanisation leads to degrading of the riparian ecosystems and consequently urban hazards like floods, droughts, polluted water bodies etc. The riparia have been giving life and occupation to people since millennia’s since they started settling into societies. The objective of the paper is to identify through case studies and literature review urban stressors which are studied and their impact on …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–23 Read article