Irrigation Systems and Practices in Challenging Environments - Hardcover

 
9789535104209: Irrigation Systems and Practices in Challenging Environments
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9535104209 ISBN 13: 9789535104209
Publisher: IntechOpen, 2012

Synopsis

The book Irrigation Systems and Practices in Challenging Environments is divided into two interesting sections, with the first section titled Agricultural Water Productivity in Stressed Environments, which consists of nine chapters technically crafted by experts in their own right in their fields of expertise. Topics range from effects of irrigation on the physiology of plants, deficit irrigation practices and the genetic manipulation, to creating drought tolerant variety and a host of interesting topics to cater for the those interested in the plant water soil atmosphere relationships and agronomic practices relevant in many challenging environments, more so with the onslaught of global warming, climate change and the accompanying agro-meteorological impacts. The second section, with eight chapters, deals with systems of irrigation practices around the world, covering different climate zones apart from showing casing practices for sustainable irrigation practices and more efficient ways of conveying irrigation waters - the life blood of agriculture, undoubtedly the most important sector in the world.

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Publisher
IntechOpen
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9535104209
ISBN 13 
9789535104209
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
384
Editor
Lee Teang Shui