Sustainable Micro Irrigation Design Systems for Field Crops : Practices and Theory

This new book, Sustainable Micro Irrigation Design Systems for Field Crops: Practices and Theory, is unique because it is complete and simple, a one-stop manual, with worldwide applicability to irrigation management in agriculture.

It brings together the best research for efficient micro irrigation methods for field crops from around the world.

Its coverage of the field of micro irrigation includes* An historical review* A review of the current status and potential applications of micro irrigation* Basic principles and applications* Research results for vegetable/row/tree crops* Research results on simulation of micro irrigation and wetting patterns* A discussion on the development of software for micro irrigation design* Information geared specifically for micro irrigation for small farms and marginal farmers* Design charts for micro irrigation methods in arid, humid, semiarid, and tropical climates* Methods and techniques that can be easily applied to other locations that are not covered hereThis book offers basic practices and design methods of drip/trickle or micro irrigation design that are necessary to understand before designing, developing, and evaluating an agricultural drip irrigation management system.

This book is a must for those interested in irrigation planning and management, namely, researchers, scientists, educators, and students.