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A synthesis of past, current and future research for protection and management of papyrus (Cyperus papyrus L.) wetlands in Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2014)
Papyrus wetlands (dominated by the giant
sedge Cyperus papyrus L.) occur throughout eastern,
central and southern Africa and are important for
biodiversity, for water quality and quantity regulation
and for the livelihoods ...
Water use dynamics of young and mature apple trees planted in South African orchards: a case study of the Golden Delicious and Cripps’ Pink cultivars
(Copernicus Publications, 2018)
Apple orchards have previously been bearing 60–80 t ha-1 at most. However in recent years yield
has increased to more than 100 t ha-1. There is need to understand the water requirements of the high yielding
orchards, ...
Using sap flow data to assess variations in water use and water status of apple orchards of varying age groups in the western cape province of South Africa
(Water Research Commission, 2020)
No accurate quantitative information currently exists on how water use of apple (Malus domestica) orchards varies from planting to full-bearing age, leading to poor irrigation and water allocation decision making. This ...
Leveraging Google Earth Engine platform to characterize and map small seasonal wetlands in the semi-arid environments of South Africa
(Elsevier, 2021-07)
Although significant scientific research strides have been made in mapping the spatial extents and
ecohydrological dynamics of wetlands in semi-arid environments, the focus on small wetlands remains a challenge. This is ...
Leveraging Google Earth engine platform to characterize and map small seasonal wetlands in the semi-arid environments of South Africa
(Elsevier, 2022)
Although significant scientific research strides have been made in mapping the spatial extents and
ecohydrological dynamics of wetlands in semi-arid environments, the focus on small wetlands remains a challenge. This is ...
Influence of multiple uses of water on the sustainability of communally-managed rural water supply systems in Zimbabwe
(IWA Publishing, 2021)
The utilisation of drinking water supply systems for productive uses is not a new practice in
Zimbabwe and the world over. This study sought to explore how multiple uses of water, in this case
community gardening as a ...
Dynamics and scales of transmission losses in dryland river systems: a meta-analysis
(AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES, 2021)
In this paper, 245 studies were reviewed to understand approaches used for estimating river channel transmission losses. Findings indicate that regression equations, differential equations, flow routing, experimental ...
Investigating changes over time of annual rainfall in Zimbabwe
(Copernicus Publications, 2010)
There is increasing concern in southern Africa
about the possible decline of rainfall as a result of global
warming. Some studies concluded that average rainfall in
Zimbabwe had declined by 10% or 100 mm during the ...
Assessing the variation of river channel reach inflows on transmission losses
(World Water Policy, 2022)
Arid and semi-arid regions are characterized by limited water availability throughout the year and highly variable streamflows. River channel transmission losses add another uncertainty to the complex flow regimes. However, ...
Remotely sensed applications in monitoring the spatio-temporal dynamics of pools and flows along non-perennial rivers: A review
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2022)
Non-perennial rivers (NPRs) account for more than 50% of the world’s river network and their occurrence is expanding. Some rivers that were previously classified as perennial have evolved to be NPRs in response to climate ...