Oman's mountain oasis reveals climate-resilient agricultural practices

Published on June 25, 2024

Climate change is affecting the types of crops that can be grown, particularly at higher altitudes. However, traditional oasis agriculture in Oman’s northern mountains could reveal how to implement sustainable land use in dryland ecosystems.

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