Environmental Science
8 years ago

Zhejiang's Grain Trade Alleviates Water Crisis, Boosts Food Security

Changjiang liuyu ziyuan yu huanjing
RESEARCH ON VIRTUAL WATER IN ZHEJIANG GRAIN TRADE
Jiang Rui-bo

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