A Study into the Agro-Climatic Conditions in the Central and Eastern Regions of Saudi Arabia PDF

Keywords

Saudi Arabia, drought, agro-climatic conditions

Abstract

A study into the climatic conditions of Central and Eastern regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over a period of 236 years indicated both drought and without drought periods. The duration of drought varied from 1 to 7 years whereas that of without drought varied from 8 to 44 years. Study of the agro-climatic conditions usually gives a good approximation of the existing crop growth conditions. In general, it also shows promising areas of research in plant breeding for drought resistance, water management for better moisture conservation and future project planning.