Efficient Use of Water in Irrigation: Principles and Practices for Improving Irrigation in Arid and Semiarid Regions

摘要

The book provides a basic review and analysis of the principles governing soil-crop-water-climate relationships, irrigation, and the efficient utilization of water in arid and semiarid regions. The book contrasts historical and modern approaches to management. It then describes methods of scheduling irrigation and of measuring irrigation water, and compares alternative irrigation systems. Finally, the book discusses some of the human considerations involved in appropriate, and sustainable irrigation systems.