The need for improved maps of global cropland
Food security is a key global concern. By 2050, the global population will exceed 9 billion, and a 50% increase in annual agricultural output will be required to keep up with demand. There are significant additional pressures on existing agricultural land through increased competition from the biofu...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Wiley
2013
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/52080 |
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