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Rate of change of the meteorological water balance 1975-2007

Figure Created 12 Nov 2009 Published 12 Nov 2009 Last modified 28 Mar 2022

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The rate of change of the 'meteorological water balance', expressed in m3 ha-1 y-1 The map provides an estimate of the increase (red in the map) or decrease (blue in the map) of the volume of water required from irrigation in order to ensure that crop growth is not limited by water stress.