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List of terms for Desert science

Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.

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Irrigation

Transporting water from a source of supply, such as a river or aquifer, to an area where it is needed for the cultivation of crops. Types of irrigation include drip irrigation in which water flows through perforated pipes on the ground close to crop plants; and sprinkler irrigation in which plants are watered using an overhead pressurised spray.

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Where is science in the developing world?

A series of articles, written by TWAS members and published by Nature, discusses the status of science in the South

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