ISSN:
1475-2743
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Geosciences
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Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract. Dryland regions are found in both tropical and middle latitudes. In the former, rainfall occurs mainly as a result of convection giving greater spatial variation than in the latter, where much rainfall is associated with frontal systems. The year-to-year variation in rainfall regimes is illustrated with examples from dryland regions in Kenya, Botswana and Syria. The importance of the fact that most rain occurs on few rain days is discussed. Although forecasting of rainfall is not possible, crop management can be improved by taking into account the current state of the rainy season. The need for an effective description of the rainfall regime is emphasized.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1987.tb00709.x
