Date of Award
Winter 10-26-2020
Semester of Degree
December
Document Type
Restricted Access Thesis
Degree Name
M.S. in Forest and Natural Resources Management
Department
Forest and Natural Resources Management
Major Professor
Colin Beier
Steering Committee Member
Prof. Giorgos E. Mountrakis
Steering Committee Member
Prof. Stephen V. Stehman
Abstract
Climate change is already affecting food security in West Africa, posing a serious threat to the agriculture--which is mainly rain-dependent. Crop models can help investigate climate-crop relationships in order to better assist farmers. In this study, we implemented AquaCrop at a landscape level to examine the impact of climate change on maize, millet and rice. First, we simulated historical yields and second we simulated future yields--of maize, millet, and rice. Results indicate that: (1) AquaCrop model performed well in few cases and poorly in others, and (2) future yield might likely vary, considering the scenarios used. Further steps are required to improve the model configuration for reliable model forecast.
Recommended Citation
Ahouangbenon, Matthieu, "Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Production in West Africa: A Modeling Approach Using Aquacrop and Remotely Sensed Data" (2020). Dissertations and Theses. 214.
https://digitalcommons.esf.edu/etds/214