… the most favourable time for tilling, and this timing is heavily dependent on soil moisture. Another example is the scheduling of sowing (drilling) in spring, … because specific crops such as maize should not be sown until and unless the soil has reached a certain temperature. Indirect effects of changed weather patterns … cultivation of maize takes place typically in the course of April and May once the soil is warm, well dried and resilient, while the soil temperature amounts to …

… fisheries provided that passive fishing equipment is used such as set nets and pots. The ICES scientists had recommended fishing bans long ago arguing that these … fisheries provided that passive fishing equipment is used such as set nets and pots. The ICES scientists had recommended fishing bans long ago arguing that these …

… to 66 deep-sea and 17 nearshore licences 92 . for fishing with set nets and pots. The carp yield achieved by professional fishing, as illustrated in the … to 66 deep-sea and 17 nearshore licences 92 . for fishing with set nets and pots. The carp yield achieved by professional fishing, as illustrated in the …

… always be seen in the context of water supply, whether through precipitation or soil water supplies. Heat has a worse effect the less evaporative cooling … less energy from operating metabolism, lower nutrient and water uptake from the soil, and slower growth. As a result of cold stress, leaves may turn yellow and … plants are already in very late frost-sensitive development stages. Drought If the soil water content falls below a critical value, a supply of water and nutrients to …

… crops. The agricultural sector can, among other things, ensure an increase in soil moisture by cultivating more drought-tolerant varieties and by employing … Uelzen more than 20 % of arable land is used for the cultivation of potatoes. The soils are sandy and therefore have very limited water retention capacity. Irrigation … irrigation can manifest in terms of lowering the groundwater level and changing the soil’s mineral balance. So far, the proportion of irrigated arable land is still low …

… affects the trees and the animal and plant species that live in the understory and soil, too. Heat-loving species could benefit and displace other species adapted to … to increased solar radiation. This can further reduce water availability in the soil. In addition, the removal of dead wood is accompanied by the loss of nutrients … Their root system is not yet sufficiently developed to tap water from deeper soil layers. The probability that young trees will die from drought is therefore …

… climate (including high humidity, low light intensity, low wind speeds) and the soil water supply. Irrigation as an acute technological measure (e.g. with sprinkler … consumption). In certain forests (e.g. floodplain forests), the water balance of soils can be stabilized by rewetting. Recharge of groundwater in the case of lowered …

… from factors already mentioned, it is possible that cultivation on less fertile soils, so-called marginal sites, may be one of the causes; another factor may be … Germany’s regions. In particular in eastern Germany – with its light and sandy soils which react especially fast and strongly to extreme precipitation levels – the …