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An overview of subsurface irrigation techniques

Code: 9781838796341
Andrea Dührkoop and Oliver Hensel, University of Kassel, Germany

Chapter synopsis: Water is a scarce resource which plays a crucial role in agriculture. As climate change and population growth increase the strain on water supplies, involved actors are forced to look for water-saving irrigation methods for food production. This chapter reviews four key subsurface irrigation techniques: clay pot (pitcher) irrigation, auto-regulative subsurface pipes, subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) and porous pipe irrigation. Advantages, disadvantages and case studies for each technique are presented. In the final sections, subsurface irrigation with treated wastewater and a model for designing irrigation systems are also discussed.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2017.0037.13
£25.00
Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Clay pot (pitcher) irrigation: overview and components 3 Clay pot (pitcher) irrigation: analysis 4 Current research: auto-regulative subsurface pipes with high-tech material 5 SDI: introduction and components 6 Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI): analysis 7 Case study: maize (Zea mays L.) grown using SDI in a Mediterranean climate 8 Porous pipe irrigation 9 Subsurface irrigation with wastewater 10 Model for designing subsurface irrigation systems 11 Conclusion 12 Where to look for further information 13 References

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