Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management
The research investigates the Water Footprint (WFP) of wheat cultivation in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab (GYD) region, highlighting grey WFP sub-components like Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P), and Potassium (K). Blue water footprints dominated (88 %), with nitrogen-related WFP leading among grey components. T...
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| author | Ai Likun Mohammad Suhail Mohd Nazish Khan Meliev Abduxamidovich Bakhtiyor Ibragimov Lutfullo G’afforov Abdurashid Alikul Xudayberdiyevich Ravshanov Chen Yingying |
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| description | The research investigates the Water Footprint (WFP) of wheat cultivation in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab (GYD) region, highlighting grey WFP sub-components like Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P), and Potassium (K). Blue water footprints dominated (88 %), with nitrogen-related WFP leading among grey components. The average total WFP for wheat in GYD was lower (1165 m3/ton) than the global average. Variations in blue WFP were observed across districts, with efficient water usage in some and higher values in others due to rainfall distribution and agricultural practices. Green WFP averaged 40 m3/ton, indicating varied resource utilization. Grey WFP was higher (98 m3/ton) than India's national average, influenced by urbanization, excessive fertilizer usage, and intensive agricultural practices. Precision farming techniques offer opportunities for greywater footprint reduction. Expert recommendations stress data validation and consider variations in planting/harvesting dates and growing season duration for improved sustainability. Soil characteristics are pivotal in defining crop rooting depth, especially in rain-fed regions. Data validation from reputable sources is crucial for accuracy and reliability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0511caa412894d87b4d29bb5f9424f4f2025-08-20T03:13:46ZengElsevierEnvironmental Challenges2667-01002025-06-011910116210.1016/j.envc.2025.101162Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water ManagementAi Likun0Mohammad Suhail1Mohd Nazish Khan2Meliev Abduxamidovich Bakhtiyor3Ibragimov Lutfullo4G’afforov Abdurashid5Alikul Xudayberdiyevich Ravshanov6Chen Yingying7The Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Building 3, No.16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, PR ChinaCentre of Applied Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, 15 Boulevard, Samarkand 140104, Uzbekistan; Corresponding author.Transformation office, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, 15 Boulevard, Samarkand 140104, UzbekistanDepartment of hydrometeorology, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, 15 Boulevard, Samarkand 140104, UzbekistanDepartment of Socioeconomic Geography, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, 15 Boulevard, Samarkand 140104, UzbekistanTermez Institute of Engineering and Technology, Termez 140165, UzbekistanDepartment of Socioeconomic Geography, Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, 15 Boulevard, Samarkand 140104, UzbekistanThe Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Building 3, No.16 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, PR ChinaThe research investigates the Water Footprint (WFP) of wheat cultivation in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab (GYD) region, highlighting grey WFP sub-components like Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P), and Potassium (K). Blue water footprints dominated (88 %), with nitrogen-related WFP leading among grey components. The average total WFP for wheat in GYD was lower (1165 m3/ton) than the global average. Variations in blue WFP were observed across districts, with efficient water usage in some and higher values in others due to rainfall distribution and agricultural practices. Green WFP averaged 40 m3/ton, indicating varied resource utilization. Grey WFP was higher (98 m3/ton) than India's national average, influenced by urbanization, excessive fertilizer usage, and intensive agricultural practices. Precision farming techniques offer opportunities for greywater footprint reduction. Expert recommendations stress data validation and consider variations in planting/harvesting dates and growing season duration for improved sustainability. Soil characteristics are pivotal in defining crop rooting depth, especially in rain-fed regions. Data validation from reputable sources is crucial for accuracy and reliability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010025000812Water footprintGanga – Yamuna doabIndus – Ganga watershedWater consumptionGrey water footprintTransboundary river |
| spellingShingle | Ai Likun Mohammad Suhail Mohd Nazish Khan Meliev Abduxamidovich Bakhtiyor Ibragimov Lutfullo G’afforov Abdurashid Alikul Xudayberdiyevich Ravshanov Chen Yingying Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management Environmental Challenges Water footprint Ganga – Yamuna doab Indus – Ganga watershed Water consumption Grey water footprint Transboundary river |
| title | Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management |
| title_full | Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management |
| title_fullStr | Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management |
| title_short | Water Footprint Analysis of Wheat Cultivation in the Ganga Yamuna Doab Region – Implications for Sustainable Water Management |
| title_sort | water footprint analysis of wheat cultivation in the ganga yamuna doab region implications for sustainable water management |
| topic | Water footprint Ganga – Yamuna doab Indus – Ganga watershed Water consumption Grey water footprint Transboundary river |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010025000812 |
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