Abstract

Introduction

Background

   GreenRevolution

   Gujarat, India

   SatelliteImagery

 

Part I-Vegetation Derivation

Methods

Results/Discussion

Conclusions

 

Part II-Land Cover Change

    Dams

    Irrigation

    Desertification

Conclusions

 

Final Thoughts

Acknowledgements

Works Cited 

List of Figures and Appendix

 

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