Irrigation and water management

An entirely new agricultural technology, trickle or drip irrigation, began its development in the early 1960's.

As the world's population increases and the demand for water increases apace there is a rising demand for information concerning the reuse of wastewater, particularly for the irrigation of key food crops worldwide.

Irrigation of pear, raspberry and blueberry is less studied relative to apple and peach, for example.

The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity.

Achieving high water use efficiency in maintaining turf, trees and landscape areas is a core responsibility of open space managers.

The considerable exploration success achieved by geochemistry over the last several decades - and still continuing - has provided both the basis and rationale for the Handbook of Exploration Geochemistry series, including Volume 6, Drainage Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration.

Ancient Irrigation Systems in the Aral Sea Area, is the English translation of Boris Vasilevich Andrianov's work, Drevnie orositelnye sistemy priaralya , concerning the study of ancient irrigation systems and the settlement pattern in the historical region of Khorezm, south of the Aral Sea (Uzbekistan).

Water use and conservation in the American West have long been shaped by a host of geographic, environmental, political and economic factors.

Award-winning journalist Margaret Simons journeys through the troubled Murray-Darling Basin exploring the politics of water, drought and food.

Examines the factors influencing water productivity in nine key plantation crops in the context of increased pressure on water resources.

As the world's population increases and the demand for water increases apace there is a rising demand for information concerning the reuse of wastewater, particularly for the irrigation of key food crops worldwide.

A comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that should be considered in river management.

Ancient Irrigation Systems in the Aral Sea Area, is the English translation of Boris Vasilevich Andrianov's work, Drevnie orositelnye sistemy priaralya , concerning the study of ancient irrigation systems and the settlement pattern in the historical region of Khorezm, south of the Aral Sea (Uzbekistan).

Irrigated agriculture has played a critical role in the economic and social development of the United Statesbut it is also at the root of increasing controversy.

This book considers research findings that can inform the practice of managing tea crops.

Water protection, food production and ecosystem health are worldwide issues.

This work presents models that characterize the relationships between quantity and quality of irrigation water application, and agricultural production and the environment.

Covering climate, soils, crops, water quality, hydrology, and hydraulics, this textbook offers a perfect overview of irrigation engineering.

The pollution state of various resources has deteriorated to such an extent that survival of human life is at stake.

Complete guidelines to developing and maintaining the most effective, environment-friendly irrigation systems for golf coursesGolf Course Irrigation offers valuable insight on the design, installation, management, and maintenance of irrigation systems-the most important management tool used on today's golf courses.

Examines the factors influencing water productivity in nine key plantation crops in the context of increased pressure on water resources.

A comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that should be considered in river management.

Water protection, food production and ecosystem health are worldwide issues.

The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity.

Concise yet thorough look at hydraulics and hydraulic engineering.

Extrait : "Au milieu des efforts incessants qui se produisent sur tous les points de 'Europe pour découvrir de nouveaux éléments de richesse ; quand on considère l'activité, l'intelligence avec lesquelles mille agents artificiels sont mis en mouvement pour décupler les forces motrices et les agents producteurs, il n'est rien d'aussi pénible que de voir une vaste contrée, à laquelle le ciel a prodigué les faveurs d'un climat chaud et d'une terre féconde.

This volume contains a detailed guide to wells and well sinking, with a wealth of detailed Information on obtaining and managing a small water supply.

This antiquarian book contains complete working instructions for the Weir Direct-Acting Feed Pump.

This volume offers a detailed treatise on agricultural irrigation, including information on water quantities, sewage, reservoirs, and various methods of irrigation.

Natural resources like soil, water and air are the key to sustain agricultural productivity with water being most critical these days.