Cotton, Water, Salts and Soums

1. Front Matter

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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

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.

• Aral Sea Basin
• Central Asia
• Irrigated drylands
• Sustainable development
• Water and land management
• water policy
• water quality and water pollution
• Forestry Management

• 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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