Microirrigation for Crop Production: Design, Operation, and Management

Microirrigation for Crop Production: Design, Operation, and Management
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
Country
United Kingdom
Published
28 September 2006
Pages
642
ISBN
9780444506078

Microirrigation for Crop Production: Design, Operation, and Management

6 ½ X 9 7/16 in I. MICROIRRIGATION THEORY AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. DEFINITION
1.2. HISTORY AND CURRENT STATUS 1.2.1. Early History Worldwide 1.2.2. Early History in United States
1.2.3. Current Irri gated Area 1.2.4. Principal Crops Utilizing Microirrigation

1.2.5. Trends
1.2.6. Economics 1.2.7. Expansion in Developing Countries
1.3. GENERAL PRI NCIPLES
1.3.1. Advantages 1.3.1.1. Increased water use efficiency
1.3.1.1.1. Improved crop yields and q uality 1.3.1.1.2. Reduced nonbeneficial use 1. 3.1.1.3. Reduced deep percolation
1.3.1.2. Use of saline w ater 1.3.1.3. Improved fertilizer and other chemical applic ation
1.3.1.4. Decreased energy requirements
1.3.1.5. Improved cultural practices 1.3.1.6. Use of biolo gical effluent and treated wastewaters
1.3.2. Disadvantage s
1.3.2.1. Extensive maintenance requirements

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