Characterization of information requirements for studies of CO2 effects : water resources, agriculture, fisheries, forests and human health. Impact of CO2-induced climate change on U.S. agriculture. DOE/ER.

White, Margaret R., ed. Decker, W.L.
Estados Unidos. Depto. de Energía.

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BACKGROUND. The role of agriculture. Selection of the scope of the study. Resources in agricultural production. Institutional support bases for american agriculture. CARBON DIOXIDE-INDUCED CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS ON AGRICULTURE. Climate change and agriculture. Trends and climatic risk. Direct effects of CO2 on agricultural plants. AREAS OF RESPONSE BY AGRICULTURE TO CHANGING CLIMATE. Genetic development. Altering commodity production in a region because of climate changes. Migration of regions with commodity production. Land and soil management. Water management. Pest management. Summary of agricultural responses. STATE OF KNOWLEDGE AND CONTINUED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. Weather and climate impacts on agriculture. Research and development needs.

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ESTADOS UNIDOS; ANHIDRIDO CARBONICO; CAMBIO CLIMATICO; EFECTOS EN EL MEDIO AMBIENTE; AGRICULTURA;