The global demand for food and bioenergy changes associated with land use and land
cover change (LULCC) has raised concerns about the environment, global warming, and …

Population growth and economic development in China has increased the demand for food
and animal feed, raising questions regarding China's future maize production self …

This study examined the interaction between land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics,
trend and thermal stress distribution using the universal thermal comfort index (UTCI) and …

Warming temperatures tend to damage crop yields, yet the influence of water supply on
global yields and its relation to temperature stress remains unclear. Here we use satellite …

Extreme weather poses a threat to global crop production, food security and farmer
livelihoods. High temperatures have been identified as detrimental to crop yields; however …

The occurrence of heat often exacerbates drought stress by increasing atmospheric vapor
pressure deficit and decreasing transpiration efficiency. Water replenishment to increase soil …

Soil moisture (SM) is a crucial hydrologic factor that affects the global cycle of energy,
carbon, and water, as well as plant growth and crop yield; therefore, an accurate estimate of …

Aquifer depletion poses a major threat to the ability of farmers, food supply chains and rural
economies globally to use groundwater as a means of adapting to climate variability and …

Irrigation has excellent potential for altering surface characteristics and the local climate.
Although studies using site observations or remote sensing data have demonstrated an …

Extreme climate events such as drought have significantly adversely affected crop yields
and challenged the stability of global food production. Assessing the risk posed by drought …