Phytotechnologies and ecohydrology: A comprehensive approach to watershed management

• Autorzy: Santiago-Fandino V. , Neate J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The ecohydrology of an area or region is determined by climate, geomorphology, plant cover/biota dynamics and anthropogenic modifications. By understanding these factors, the potential exists for the application of Phytotechnologies to increase plant biomass and to regulate nutrients and water dynamics, thereby increasing ecosystem carrying capacity, resilience and functionality. This can lead to significant improvements in water quality, enhanced biodiversity, improved agricultural production, potential bioenergy generation, and remediation of degraded ecosystems. Effective phytotechnology applications require broad-based and expert input for their development. Governments, the private sector and citizens must all be involved, and systems for collecting, synthesizing and feeding back information and knowledge on phytotechnologies must be established and maintained.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

nature; development; water; management; technology; integration; ecosystem; ecohydrology; phytotechnology; water resource; climate; plant

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology
• Rocznik: 2002
• Tom: 02
• Numer: 1-4
• Opis fizyczny: p.39-47,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Santiago-Fandino V.

• United Nations Environment Programme, International Environmental Technology Centre, 2-110 Ryokuchi-koen, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka 538-0036, Japan

autor

Neate J.