Advances in Irrigation Agronomy
Advances in Irrigation Agronomy

Author: M. K. V. Carr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-04-05

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1107378796

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Irrigation has been used for thousands of years to maximize the performance, efficiency and profitability of crops and it is a science that is constantly evolving. This potential for improved crop yields has never been more important as population levels and demand for food continue to grow. Recognising the need for a coherent and accessible review of international irrigation research, this book examines the factors influencing water productivity in individual crops. It focuses on nine key plantation/industrial crops on which millions of people in the tropics and subtropics depend for their livelihoods (banana, cocoa, coconut, coffee, oil palm, rubber, sisal, sugar cane and tea). Linking crop physiology, agronomy and irrigation practices, this is a valuable resource for planners, irrigation engineers, agronomists and producers concerned with the international need to improve water productivity in agriculture in the face of increased pressure on water resources.

Advances in Irrigation Agronomy
Advances in Irrigation Agronomy

Author: M. K. V. Carr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-03-27

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1107037352

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A synthesis of international research on the water requirements of eleven major fruit crops, highlighting opportunities for improving water productivity.

Advances in Irrigation Agronomy
Advances in Irrigation Agronomy

Author: M. K. V. Carr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-04-05

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1107012473

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

Advances in Irrigation Agronomy
Advances in Irrigation Agronomy

Author: M. K. V. Carr

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9781107229211

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

Advances in Agronomy
Advances in Agronomy

Author:

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-09-19

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 0080888631

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Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Advances in Irrigation
Advances in Irrigation

Author: Daniel Hillel

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1483215253

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Advances in Irrigation, Volume 1 covers updated comprehensive elucidations of the various topics of contemporary interest and importance related to the rapidly advancing science and engineering practice of irrigation. The book presents articles on the conjunctive use of rainfall and irrigation in semiarid regions; the theory and the practical aspects of irrigation scheduling; and canopy temperature and crop water stress. The text also includes articles on the use of solute transport models to estimate salt balance below irrigated cropland; level-basin irrigation; as well as the applications of flow measurement flumes to irrigation water management. The principles, practices, and potentialities of trickle (drip) irrigation are also encompassed. Hydraulic engineers and people working in the field of irrigation will find the book useful.

Advances in Tea Agronomy
Advances in Tea Agronomy

Author: M. K. V. Carr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-01-11

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 110821584X

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Tea is big business. After water, tea is believed to be the most widely consumed beverage in the world. And yet, as productivity increases, the real price of tea declines while labour costs continue to rise. Tea remains a labour intensive industry. With a distinguished career spanning over 50 years and rich experience in diverse crops, Mike Carr is eminently qualified to indulge in an intelligent discourse on tea agronomy. In addition to a comprehensive review of the principal tea growing regions worldwide in terms of structure, productivity and principal constraints, he has attempted to question and seeks to find the associated experimental evidence needed to support current and future crop management practices. The book will assist all those involved in the tea industry to become creative thinkers and to question accepted practices. International in content, it will appeal to practitioners and students from tea growing countries worldwide.

Sustainability of Irrigated Agriculture
Sustainability of Irrigated Agriculture

Author: L.S. Pereira

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 607

ISBN-13: 9401587000

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Irrigated agriculture and the use of water resources in agriculture face the challenges of sustainable development. Research has advanced our knowledge of water use by crops, soil-water-solutes interactions, and the engineering and managerial tools needed to mobilize, convey, distribute, control and apply water for agricultural production. However, the achievements booked in user practice have revealed the need for new developments in the areas of resource conservation, control of environmental and health impacts, modernisation of technologies and management, economic viability and the social acceptance of changes. The contributions to Sustainability of Irrigated Agriculture cover most of the relevant disciplines. Besides its multidisciplinarity, the different origins, experience, backgrounds and practices of the authors provide a wide, in-depth analysis of the various aspects of water resource utilization in agriculture. The papers review scientific, technical and managerial aspects, highlighting the main problems, issues and future developments. The book covers the different aspects of sustainability, including environmental, technical, economic, institutional and social ones. Advances in irrigation science and engineering are dealt with, both on- and off-farm. Special attention is paid to the different components of water quality management, to the transfer of technology, and to capacity building.

Advances in Irrigation
Advances in Irrigation

Author: Daniel Hillel

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 1483215261

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Advances in Irrigation, Volume 2 covers topics on the developments in the science and practice of irrigation. The book presents articles on irrigation scheduling and applied timing criteria; the problem of energy utilization and management in irrigation; and the relationship between irrigation requirements and crop response in terms of crop-water production functions. The text also includes articles on the development and prospects of irrigation in Australia, as well as the application of a plant-environment model to problems in irrigation. The economic analysis of on-farm irrigation using response functions of crops and irrigation scheduling based on a dynamic crop response model are also encompassed. Industrial engineers, agronomists, economists, agriculturists, hydrologists, hydraulic engineers, and agricultural engineers will find the book invaluable.

Response of Crops to Limited Water
Response of Crops to Limited Water

Author: Lajpat Ahuja

Publisher: ASA-CSSA-SSSA

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9780891181675

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Water stress and heat stress are considered to be two primary factors that limit crop production in many parts of the world. Global warming appears to be increasing the water requirements of plants. Understanding the impact of water deficit on plant physiological processes and efficient water management are of great concern in maintaining food production to meet ever increasing world food demand. The book addresses various climatic soil and plant factors that contribute to the water use efficiency in plants subjected to water stress. It covers all issues related to soil, plant and climatic factors that contribute to the crop responses to water stress. The books advances the knowledge in improving and sustaining crop yields in ever increasing unpredictable climatic fluctuations This book uses crop simulation models for response of crops to limited water under various management and climatic conditions.