Water Productivity and Evapotranspiration of Teff (Eragrostis tef)
Abstract
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Teff is a staple food crop in northern Ethiopia. The main
limitation in stabilizing teff yield in northern Ethiopia is the
dependency of the farming system on erratic rainfall. Usually,
drought stress occurs in the region at the critical period of the
crop growth. If we can increase the efficiency of water usage,
we can mitigate the impacts of climate variability and change
and thus improve food security in the country. In this research,
teff water productivity and evapotranspiration will be quantified
and documented. The information generated will be valuable
to maximize teff yield in semi arid regions.
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