Climate-Based Suitability Assessment for Methane Mitigation by Water Saving Technology in Paddy Fields of the Central Plain of Thailand

• Published in: Frontiers in sustainable food systems Vol. 4
• Main Authors: Prangbang, Punyaporn, Yagi, Kazuyuki, Aunario, Jorrel Khalil S., Sander, Bjoern Ole, Wassmann, Reiner, Jäkel, Thomas, Buddaboon, Chitnucha, Chidthaisong, Amnat, Towprayoon, Sirintornthep
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 02.11.2020
• Subjects: alternate wetting and drying; GIS; low-emission farming; methane emissions; mitigation measures; rice

The alternate wetting and drying (AWD) water management technique has been identified as one of the most promising options for mitigating methane (CH4) emissions from rice cultivation. By its nature, however, this option is limited only to paddy fields where farmers have sustained access to irrigati...