Climate changes on drainage system: Effects on corn productivity in Brazil

N. C. Resende, J. H. Miranda, S. C. Chou, R. A. Cooke

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Abstract

Many natural systems are being affected by regional climate change. This paper aims to determine the effects of climate change on the relationship between drain spacing, corn productivity and profitability. The focus is on productivity and profitability on different types of soils in Campinas (Sao Paulo/Brazil). This study also evaluates the performance of the Eta model, using the observed and simulated meteorological data of precipitation and temperature. Observed and simulated evapotranspiration (calculated by Thorntwaite method) and precipitation data were used as input for the SISDRENA drainage simulation model, which evaluates the performance of one-dimensional drainage systems. The general conclusion was that temperature and precipitation variations predicted by the Eta model will reduce corn profitability and change the potential productivity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASABE 1st Climate Change Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationAdaptation and Mitigation
PublisherAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Pages53-55
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781510806610
StatePublished - 2015
EventASABE 1st Climate Change Symposium: Adaptation and Mitigation - Chicago, United States
Duration: May 3 2015May 5 2015

Publication series

NameASABE 1st Climate Change Symposium: Adaptation and Mitigation

Other

OtherASABE 1st Climate Change Symposium: Adaptation and Mitigation
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period5/3/155/5/15

Keywords

  • Climate changes
  • Corn productivity
  • Drainage system
  • Eta model
  • Keywords: SISDRENA model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atmospheric Science
  • Global and Planetary Change

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