Water-use efficiency (Q1154)
Subject, term, tag: Water-use efficiency
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Water-use efficiency |
Subject, term, tag: Water-use efficiency |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Carbon gain by photosynthesis per unit of water lost by evapotranspiration. It can be expressed on a short-term basis as the ratio of photosynthetic carbon gain per unit transpirational water loss, or on a seasonal basis as the ratio of net primary production or agricultural yield to the amount of water used. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026