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Cotton, Water, Salts and Soums

Economic and Ecological Restructuring in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

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Editors:
  1. Christopher Martius

    1. Inter-American Institute for Global Chan, São Jose dos Campos, Brazil

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  2. Inna Rudenko

    1. ZEF/UNESCO Khorezm Project, Urgench, Khorezm, Uzbekistan

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  3. John P.A. Lamers

    1. ZEF/UNESCO Khorezm Project, Khorezm, Uzb, Urgench, Khorezm, Uzbekistan

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  4. P.L.G. Vlek

    1. , Ecology and Natural Resources, Center for Development Research (ZEF), Bonn, Germany

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  • The book summarises results from an interdisciplinary research program that focuses on Khorezm, a rich and so-far poorly researched region of Central Asia
  • A 'must-read' for all those interested in Central Asia, natural resource management in transition countries and the management of irrigated drylands
  • Authors analyze mitigation options for environmental degradation and discuss improved water and land management and economic transition strategies

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Cotton, Water, Salts and Soums – Research and Capacity Building for Decision-Making in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Paul L. G. Vlek, John P. A. Lamers, Christopher Martius, Inna Rudenko, Ahmad Manschadi, Ruzumbay Eshchanov
      Pages 3-22

  3. The Background (Physical Setting)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
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  4. The background (physical setting)

    1. Agro-Meteorological Trends of Recent Climate Development in Khorezm and Implications for Crop Production

      • Christopher Conrad, Gunther Schorcht, Bernhard Tischbein, Sanjar Davletov, Murod Sultonov, John P. A. Lamers
      Pages 25-36

    2. Soils and Soil Ecology in Khorezm

      • Akmal Akramkhanov, Ramazan Kuziev, Rolf Sommer, Christopher Martius, Oksana Forkutsa, Luiz Massucati
      Pages 37-58

    3. Spatial Distribution of Cotton Yield and its Relationship to Environmental, Irrigation Infrastructure and Water Management Factors on a Regional Scale in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Gerd Ruecker, Christopher Conrad, Nazirbay Ibragimov, Kirsten Kienzler, Mirzahayot Ibrakhimov, Christopher Martius et al.
      Pages 59-68

    4. Water Management in Khorezm: Current Situation and Options for Improvement (Hydrological Perspective)

      • Bernhard Tischbein, Usman Khalid Awan, Iskandar Abdullaev, Ihtiyor Bobojonov, Christopher Conrad, Hujiyaz Jabborov et al.
      Pages 69-92

  5. The System Setting (Society and Institution)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 93-93
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  6. The system setting (society and institution)

    1. Farm Reform in Uzbekistan

      • Nodir Djanibekov, Ihtiyor Bobojonov, John P. A. Lamers
      Pages 95-112

    2. Mapping and Analyzing Service Provision for Supporting Agricultural Production in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Davron Niyazmetov, Inna Rudenko, John P. A. Lamers
      Pages 113-126

    3. Politics of Agricultural Water Management in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Gert Jan Veldwisch, Peter Mollinga, Darya Hirsch, Resul Yalcin
      Pages 127-140

    4. Water and Sanitation-Related Health Aspects in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Susanne Herbst, Dilorom Fayzieva, Thomas Kistemann
      Pages 141-153

    5. Price and Income Elasticity of Residential Electricity Consumption in Khorezm

      • Bahtiyor Eshchanov, Mona Grinwis, Sanaatbek Salaev
      Pages 155-167

  7. Land Management Improvement Options

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 169-169
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  8. Land management improvement options

    1. Optimal Irrigation and N-fertilizer Management for Sustainable Winter Wheat Production in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Nazirbay Ibragimov, Yulduz Djumaniyazova, Jumanazar Ruzimov, Ruzumbay Eshchanov, Clemens Scheer, Kirsten Kienzler et al.
      Pages 171-180

    2. Groundwater Contribution to N fertilization in Irrigated Cotton and Winter Wheat in the Khorezm Region, Uzbekistan

      • Kirsten Kienzler, Nazirbay Ibragimov, John P. A. Lamers, Rolf Sommer, Paul L. G. Vlek
      Pages 181-193

    3. Introducing Conservation Agriculture on Irrigated Meadow Alluvial Soils (Arenosols) in Khorezm, Uzbekistan

      • Alim Pulatov, Oybek Egamberdiev, Abdullah Karimov, Mehriddin Tursunov, Sarah Kienzler, Ken Sayre et al.
      Pages 195-217

    4. Crop Diversification in Support of Sustainable Agriculture in Khorezm

      • Ihtiyor Bobojonov, John P. A. Lamers, Nodir Djanibekov, Nazirbay Ibragimov, Tamara Begdullaeva, Abdu-Kadir Ergashev et al.
      Pages 219-233

    5. Conversion of Degraded Cropland to Tree Plantations for Ecosystem and Livelihood Benefits

      • Asia Khamzina, John P. A. Lamers, Paul L. G. Vlek
      Pages 235-248
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This book summarizes a long-term research project addressing land and water use in the irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. In an interdisciplinary approach, natural and human sciences are combined to elucidate the challenges of economic transition that affect the use of land, water and biological resources, ecological sustainability, economic efficiency and the livelihoods of the local population. The research focuses on Khorezm, a region in Uzbekistan, located on the Amudarya river, in the heart of Central Asia. A series of chapters describes the biophysical environment and the aspects of society and institutions that shape land and water use. The book discusses options and tools to improve land and water management, and to reform the economic system management, based on agronomic, hydrological, economic ans social studies and modeling. The insights are not only important for Uzbekistan, but for all countries in transitions and irrigated dryland areas elsewhere.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Inter-American Institute for Global Chan, São Jose dos Campos, Brazil

    Christopher Martius

  • ZEF/UNESCO Khorezm Project, Urgench, Khorezm, Uzbekistan

    Inna Rudenko

  • ZEF/UNESCO Khorezm Project, Khorezm, Uzb, Urgench, Khorezm, Uzbekistan

    John P.A. Lamers

  • , Ecology and Natural Resources, Center for Development Research (ZEF), Bonn, Germany

    P.L.G. Vlek

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