Irrigation management in Nigeria: Lessons from the Kano River irrigation scheme *
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DOI: 10.1002/ird.2586
Abstract: Nigeria has, in the past, tried various rural development strategies to achieve agricultural development and national food security. Among these has been the setting up of farm settlement schemes, marketing boards, the Agricultural Credit Guarantee… read more here.
Keywords: lessons kano; irrigation management; irrigation; scheme ... See more keywords
Determination of soil hydraulic properties and its implications for mechanistic simulations and irrigation management
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DOI: 10.1007/s00271-020-00664-5
Abstract: Water retention θ ( h ) and hydraulic conductivity K ( h ) are mandatory soil hydraulic properties (SHP) for consistent hydrological modeling and for an efficient irrigation management. Most commonly, SHP are determined by… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation management; soil hydraulic; irrigation; hydraulic properties ... See more keywords
Optimization model for on-farm irrigation management of Mediterranean greenhouse crops using desalinated and saline water from different sources
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2018.02.004
Abstract: Abstract Desalination is becoming a competitive alternative for supplying quality water to irrigation districts in dry areas. However, its acceptance level among farmers is often low due to its higher price, the need for additional… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; model; irrigation management ... See more keywords
Assessment of irrigation management practices using FAO-CROPWAT 8, case studies: Tina Plain and East South El-Kantara, Sinai, Egypt
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2020.09.017
Abstract: Abstract The present study aims to assess current irrigation management practices in two totally different soil types and climatic conditions case studies at Tina Plain (AER1) and East South El-Kantara (AER2), Egypt. Net irrigation water… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; case studies; studies tina ... See more keywords
Water irrigation management affects starch structure and physicochemical properties of indica rice with different grain quality.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129045
Abstract: The effects of water irrigation management including conventional irrigation (CK), constant flooding irrigation (CFI) and alternate wetting and drying (AWD) on starch structure and physicochemical properties of two indica rice cultivars with good- and poor-quality… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; rice; starch structure; indica rice ... See more keywords
Water retention and irrigation characteristics of Vertisols in northwestern Turkey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geodrs.2021.e00402
Abstract: Abstract The study comprised the analyses of 105 soil samples, located across the Thrace region of Turkey, collected from the horizons and sub-horizons of 16 soil pedons, classified as the Haploxerert and Calcixerert Great Groups… read more here.
Keywords: water; irrigation management; retention irrigation; irrigation ... See more keywords
Irrigation management and phosphorus addition alter the abundance of carbon dioxide‐fixing autotrophs in phosphorus‐limited paddy soil
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fix154
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this study, we assessed the interactive effects of phosphorus (P) application and irrigation methods on the abundances of marker genes (cbbL, cbbM, accA and aclB) of CO2‐fixing autotrophs. We conducted rice‐microcosm experiments using… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; phosphorus; fixing autotrophs; irrigation management ... See more keywords
Irrigation management methods for the production of bell pepper in agricultural substrates
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DOI: 10.1590/1678-4499.2017200
Abstract: This study’s objective was to assess the response and effectiveness of irrigation management systems for the production of bell pepper with different agricultural substrates, under protected conditions. The current study was conducted in a greenhouse… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; production bell; management; bell pepper ... See more keywords
Principles and Practices of Plant-based Irrigation Management
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DOI: 10.21273/horttech04862-21
Abstract: Many consider tools for plant-based irrigation management methods to be the most precise way to manage irrigation in either a research or a commercial settings. Although many types of tools are available, they all measure… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation management; based irrigation; irrigation; plant based ... See more keywords
Stakeholder engagement in a water user association for agricultural irrigation management in the villages in Indonesia
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DOI: 10.2478/jwld-2019-0020
Abstract: Abstract The fostering and empowerment of water user associations (WUAs) has been regulated by the Minister of Agriculture since 2012. However, the implementation of this guideline varies. Some water user associations have achieved improvement, while… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; irrigation management; agricultural irrigation ... See more keywords
Spatial Analysis of Soil Moisture and Turfgrass Health to Determine Zones for Spatially Variable Irrigation Management
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13051267
Abstract: Irrigated turfgrass is a major crop in urban areas of the drought-stricken Western United States. A considerable proportion of irrigation water is wasted through the use of conventional sprinkler systems. While smart sprinkler systems have… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; determine; soil moisture; turfgrass ... See more keywords