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Microirrigation for Crop Production: Design, Operation, and Management, Second Edition, Volume Thirteen is the latest release in this go-to foundational resource for the basics of engineering and the science of the design and operation of micoirrigation systems. This new edition includes novel methods for measurement and estimation of evapotranspiration, resource-efficient microirrigation design and operation, advanced irrigation scheduling methods and tools, novel methods and technology of microirrigation automation, monitoring and control, updates in crop salinity tolerance and leaching practices, variable rate irrigation, updates on the use of biological effluents and chemicals and pesticides to include safety and regulatory concerns.The revised book will provide an understanding on the basic science needed to comprehend systems design, operation, management, maintenance, monitoring and performance evaluation. - Presents a detailed explanation and examples of systems design, operation, and management specific to the latest types of microirrigation systems, as well as sample irrigation schedules - Assesses the proper use of irrigation technology and its effects to increase efficiency and crop productivity - Includes illustrations of design options and charts of systems typologies

This new volume addresses the global water crisis by presenting new ways to use irrigation water judiciously through innovative fertigation management. It looks at the research and review work done throughout the world on micro irrigation and the techno-economic feasibility of various fertigation irrigation water management systems. Taking a multidisciplinary perspective, the chapters look at using fertigation to increase the effectiveness of irrigation systems crop performance evaluation of various crops under fertigation and irrigation methods estimating levels of crop requirements scheduling of fertigation and irrigation new fertigation equipment and technology cost components of the various irrigation and fertigation systems

Initially associated with hi-tech irrigated agriculture, drip irrigation is now being used by a much wider range of farmers in emerging and developing countries. This book documents the enthusiasm, spread and use of drip irrigation systems by smallholders but also some disappointments and disillusion faced in the global South. It explores and explains under which conditions it works, for whom and with what effects. The book deals with drip irrigation'behind the scenes', showcasing what largely remain'untold stories'.Most research on drip irrigation use plot-level studies to demonstrate the technology's ability to save water or improve efficiencies and use a narrow and rather prescriptive engineering or economic language. They tend to be grounded in a firm belief in the technology and focus on the identification of ways to improve or better realize its potential. The technology also figures prominently in poverty alleviation or agricultural modernization narratives, figuring as a tool to help smallholders become more innovative, entrepreneurial and business minded. Instead of focusing on its potential, this book looks at drip irrigation-in-use, making sense of what it does from the perspectives of the farmers who use it, and of the development workers and agencies, policymakers, private companies, local craftsmen, engineers, extension agents or researchers who engage with it for a diversity of reasons and to realize a multiplicity of objectives. While anchored in a sound engineering understanding of the design and operating principles of the technology, the book extends the analysis beyond engineering and hydraulics to understand drip irrigation as a sociotechnical phenomenon that not only changes the way water is supplied to crops but also transforms agricultural farming systems and even how society is organized. The book provides field evidence from a diversity of interdisciplinary case studies in sub-Saharan Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America, and South Asia, thus revealing some of the untold stories of drip irrigation.

This Book is essential for the students of Agricultural Engineering and professionals of Water Resources Engineering. This book includes the basics of drip system and recent published research work on designing of drip irrigation system, will serve the student community as well as Faculties of Agricultural Engineering Department to a great extent by providing up to date information in a clear and concise manner.

Chapter 1 Nature, Extent and Scope of Microirrigation Chapter 2 Microirrigation Status, Extension and Scope: The Indian Experience Chapter 3 Microirrigation and Other Methods of Water Application Chapter 4 Microsprinkler System of Irrigation Chapter 5 Microirrigation System Components and Design Chapter 6 Filtration and Water Quality Chapter 7 Fertigation and Chemigation Chapter 8 Standardization of Microirrigation Equipments Chapter 9 Crop Categorisation for Microirrigation Studies Chapter 10 Microirrigation of Apple Chapter 11 Microirrigation of Banana Chapter 12 Microirrigation of Citrus Fruits Chapter 13 Microirrigation of Grapes Chapter 14 Microirrigation of Mango and Guava Chapter 15 Microirrigation of Pears Chapter 16 Microirrigation of Peaches Chapter 17 Microirrigation of Miscellaneous Fruits (With Limited Experience) Chapter 18 Microirrigation of Olives Chapter 19 Microirrigation of Coconut Chapter 20 Microirrigation of Cotton Chapter 21 Microirrigation of Sugarcane (Saccharum ofJicinarum) Chapter 22 Microirrigation of Egg-plant and Chilli Chapter 23 Microirrigation of Cabbage, Cauliflower and Okra Chapter 24 Microirrigation of Cucurbits Chapter 25 Microirrigation of Potato Chapter 26 Microirrigation of Tomato Chapter 27 Microirrigation of Miscellaneous Crops (With Limited Experience) Chapter 28 Researchable Issues Chapter 29 Water Flow Through Soil in Microirrigation Units and Conversions Index.

Microirrigation has become the fastest growing segment of the irrigation industry worldwide and has the potential to increase the quality of food supply through improved water fertilizer efficiency. This book is meant to update the text'Trickle Irrigation, Design, Operation and Management'. This text offers the most current understanding of the management criteria needed to obtain maximum water and fertilization efficiency.• Presents a detailed explanation of system design, operation, and management specific to various types of MI systems• Analyzes proper use of irrigation technology and its effect to increase efficiency• Provides an understanding to the basic science needed to comprehend operation and management• Over 150 figures of designs and charts of systems including, surface drip, subsurface drip, spray/microsprinkler, and more

An entirely new agricultural technology, trickle or drip irrigation, began its development in the early 1960's. Initial progress was sporadic even though the advantages in water management with trickle systems were recognized. Operators were reluctant to use the system because of its high initial cost and questions regarding its reliability. Once the main problems were isolated and solutions developed to make the system reliable, rapid acceptance by the growers resulted. Today, trickle irrigation is being used on crops that were earlier considered to be uneconomical. This multi-purpose handbook brings together current knowledge from various engineering and scientific disciplines (crop, hydraulic, irrigation and soil sciences) needed for understanding the trickle irrigation system for crop production. The two dozen contributors are experts on the various subjects, which range from the basic to the more practical aspects of trickle irrigation. Major topics include design, operation and management - with individual chapters covering historical development, emitter construction and clogging, system design, water and salt distribution, automation, water treatment, irrigation scheduling, maintenance, fertilization and salinity.The book greatly expands the scope of research papers, reviews, extension bulletins, and updates earlier text with new information on trickle systems. A multi-disciplinary approach has been taken on a multi-faceted subject. The material contained in the book is the most comprehensive yet developed on the topic. Illustrative sample problems and solutions provide field operators and extension personnel with information needed to install and maintain trickle systems. As it is up-to-date, it is useful as a teaching and reference source for students, manufacturers and irrigation system operators as well as irrigation and crop specialists, and consultants.