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
A Novel Approach as a Smart Irrigation Decision Support and Management System Providing Environmental Optimization in Sustainable Irrigation Management: ENORASIS
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DOI: 10.1002/ird.3110
Abstract: ENORASIS has been developed as a real‐time smart irrigation decision support and management system consisting of weather forecasting systems based on satellite observations, irrigation optimization techniques and wireless sensor networks. This study revealed that irrigation… read more here.
Keywords: enorasis; water; management system; management ... 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
Controlling exposure to As and Cd from rice via irrigation management
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02116-x
Abstract: Irrigation management controls biogeochemical cycles in rice production. Under flooded paddy conditions, arsenic becomes plant-available as iron-reducing conditions ensue, while oxic conditions lead to increased plant availability of Cd in acidic soils. Because Cd enters… read more here.
Keywords: plant; rice; irrigation; grain ... 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
Herbicide and irrigation management options in conventionally-tilled wheat: deciphering water and energy budgeting, and grain and monetary output in north-Indian plains
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-81578-6
Abstract: In South Asia, declining water tables due to increased irrigation and labor shortages for manual weeding pose significant challenges for wheat production. Additionally, herbicide resistance, often resulting from poor management practices, further complicates weed problems.… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; water; irrigation management; energy ... See more keywords
Integrating irrigation management and soil remediation practices for sustainable agricultural production: advances, challenges, and future directions
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DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2024.2427784
Abstract: ABSTRACT Agriculture’s important role in human survival and its significant impact on the Earth’s ecosystem imply the need for sustainable practices. This study focuses on the critical components of irrigation management and soil remediation, essential… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation management; soil; management soil; soil remediation ... 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