Short Rotation Woody Coppices (SRWCs) where several tree species and clones grown on marginal land typically over 3-10 year cycles have been recognized as providers of sustainable energy and as feedstocks for producing other fuels and chemicals. A thorough physical and chemical characterization...

Monterrey procures about 40% of its water supply from groundwater resources, considering several aquifers below and nearby. This city meets semiarid climate conditions with highly variable precipitation rates. The increasing demand for groundwater during drought conditions can deteriorate water...

Along with irrigation, chemical and natural fertilizers play an important role in producing high yields, providing nutrients for plants, thus increasing or maintaining optimal yields. Regarding the use of chemical and natural fertilizers in general, a downward trend has been observed between...