Abstract:<p>The Rhine catchment's water resources are likely to continue to experience considerable pressure from growing irrigated land. Concerns regarding the current and future status of water availability to balance conflicting water allocations for maintaining ecosystem services, shipping, and biodiversity are highlighted as freshwater resources become more limited. Contrary to other sectors, agricultural water consumption primarily consists of actual evapotranspiration, resulting in only a … Show more
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