%0 Journal Article %T Land resources of the Republic of Moldova: conditions and challenges of rational use %A Parmacli Dmitri M. %J Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic, SASA %D 2013 %I Geographical Institute ¡°Jovan Cviji?¡± SASA %R 10.2298/ijgi1301035p %X The article discusses geographical position of the Republic of Moldova and specifics of its natural landscape. It characterizes the country¡¯s natural resources, dynamics of their transformation in 1940-2011 as well the crop yield results within the past 60 years. Finally, the work presents the main factors for diminishing crop yield efficiency of Moldovan lands designated for agricultural activities. %K Land %K terrain %K soil %K soil erosion %K crop yield %U http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-7599/2013/0350-75991301035P.pdf