Windbreaks, also known as shelterbelts, are rows of trees or shrubs planted in strategic locations to reduce wind speed and erosion.
Robert Hijmans
Robert Hijmans
Robert Hijmans is a professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy. His research focuses on spatial data analysis in biodiversity, agriculture, and health, and he has developed widely used software and databases to support such work.
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Irrigation is the process of artificially supplying water to land or crops to help grow crops or vegetation.
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Mulch is a useful tool providing benefits such as soil moisture retention, weed control, and temperature regulation.
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Crop rotation is a farming practice in which different types of crops are grown in a specific area in a systematic sequence.
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By breaking down organic materials, compost helps to nourish plants and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.
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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water rather than soil in a controlled environment.
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