Jia-Mu Pan

Harnessing rainwater for dryland agriculture: a review of harvesting and managed recharge strategies

Arid and semi-arid regions, encompassing nearly half of Earth’s land surface, face escalating water scarcity due to precipitation variability, high evaporative demand, and climate change-induced extremes. While groundwater has historically buffered surface water deficits, widespread overexploitation has precipitated aq...