Comprehensive evaluation of water use in agricultural production: a case study in Hetao Irrigation District, China
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- 作者：Shikun Suna ; b ; c ; d ; Jing Liub ; c ; e ; Pute Wub ; c ; Yubao Wanga ; b ; c ; feissk@163.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; ssksci@163.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Xining Zhaob ; c ; Xiaohong Zhangf
- 关键词：Water use assessment ; Water accounting ; Water footprint ; Sustainability ; Hetao Irrigation District
- 刊名：Journal of Cleaner Production
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：20 January 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：112
- 期：part_P5
- 页码：4569-4575
- 全文大小：857 K
文摘
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A comprehensive evaluation of water use in agricultural production is presented.
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Water accounting and water footprint are proposed as tools for assessing water use.
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Non-beneficial water consumption was high due to an inefficient irrigation system.
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Environmental sustainability was relative low due to the high water pollution level.
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Sustainable water use can be achieved by increasing efficiency and pollution control.