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Agricultural water management in water-starved countries: challenges and opportunities

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  • Qadir, M.
  • Boers, Th. M.
  • Schubert, S.
  • Ghafoor, A.
  • Murtaza, G.

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  • Qadir, M. & Boers, Th. M. & Schubert, S. & Ghafoor, A. & Murtaza, G., 2003. "Agricultural water management in water-starved countries: challenges and opportunities," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 62(3), pages 165-185, October.
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