Yahya H. Istaitih and Mahmoud H. Rahil. Water Management Practices Based on Crop Oriented Approach for Facing Water Scarcity in Palestine.
. 2018; 6(5):207-211. doi: 10.12691/AJWR-6-5-4
water productivity, protected crops, field crops, nutrition revenue, economic revenue
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