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Evapotranspiration and crop coefficient of ‘Kent’ mango in an important fruit‐growing hub in Brazil Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Marcelo José da Silva, Magna Soelma Beserra de Moura, Herica Fernanda de Sousa Carvalho, Cloves Vilas Boas dos Santos, Mário de Miranda Villas Boas Ramos Leitão, Luis Fernando de Souza Magno Campeche, Thieres George Freire da Silva
The ‘Kent’ mango is one of the main cultivars produced in the São Francisco valley. However, due to a lack of data, water management was carried out using coefficients from the Tommy Atkins cultivar. Thus, aiming to achieve greater water management efficiency, the aim of this study was to evaluate the growth, radiation and energy balance, evapotranspiration and coefficients of the ‘Kent’ mango in the
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Intelligent decision‐making for fertigation treatment of tomatoes cultivated in greenhouse: An experimental study Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Yonglin Li, Yaqi Hu, Ziming Li, Wenyong Wu, Meng Ma, Aike Guo
To verify the effectiveness of the intelligent decision method for fertigation, an automatic control system for fertigation in greenhouses was designed, and three intelligent decision methods based on evapotranspiration (T1), soil moisture (T2) and accumulated temperature (T3) were tested. Intelligent decisions included monitoring meteorological information, automatically monitoring soil moisture,
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On‐farm performance evaluation of small‐scale irrigation schemes in the Ethiopian Rift Valley: Internal and external performance process approach Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Kedrala Wabela, Ali Hammani, Abdelilah Taky, Sirak Tekleab
This study evaluated the on‐farm performance of two small‐scale irrigation schemes, Furfuro and Bedene Alemtena (hereafter referred to as Bedene), in the Ethiopian Rift Valley. Two sets of performance indicator parameters were used. The first group was internal performance indicators, which included conveyance, water application and application uniformity. The water flow velocity through canals was
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Effects of lateral spacings and irrigation water quality on plant growth and yield parameters of onion in the semi‐arid region of India Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Mukesh Kumar, Ram Naresh, Darshana Duhan, Kuldeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar Mehla, Raj Kumar Jhorar
Field experiments were conducted to investigate an appropriate saline water management strategy to enhance the yield and irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE) of drip‐irrigated onion. The effects on soil water–salt dynamics, growth parameters, IWUE and yield were assessed under different lateral spacings and irrigation treatments. The different treatments comprised two lateral spacings (45 and 60
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A simple method for evaluating the relative water uptake rate of drip‐irrigated crops Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Shmulik P. Friedman
Drip irrigation is widely acknowledged for its water use efficiency, yet evaluating relative water uptake rates (RWURs, ratios between the water uptake rates and the irrigation rates) remains pivotal for effective system design and management. This article presents a novel method employing straightforward measurements of wetted soil surfaces around emitters or perpendicular to driplines, both with
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Question 65 What on‐farm techniques can increase water productivity? General report Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Ashwani Kumar Randev
Technological interventions in tackling water scarcity in agriculture delve into the water productivity issue through available alternative water resources and on‐farm techniques including both structural measures and agronomic practices accompanied by a sound water management approach. On‐farm water management has been addressed under Congress Question 65 through deliberations on irrigation efficiency
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Extended hydrological prediction (EHP) sub‐seasonal forecast for water resources planning and management Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Kushvinder Vohra, Rishi Srivastava, Sandeep Bisht
The Extended Hydrologic Prediction (EHP) project is a forecasting system development and deployment project for three major basins of India—Yamuna, Cauvery and Narmada. The forecasts will be produced at four key locations in each basin using a 4‐week horizon. Forecasts are hydrologic naturalized (deregulated) flows. Regulated forecasts will require the addition of an operations model to account for
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Issue Information Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-10
No abstract is available for this article. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Empowerment of farmers through participatory irrigation management in Bihar, India Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Lal Bahadur Roy, Abhinav Prakash Singh
Poorly performing irrigation schemes in India require technical, managerial and institutional support on an urgent basis. In recent years, participatory irrigation management (PIM) has gained momentum as a strategy to improve the performance of irrigation systems, increase water use efficiency and promote equitable water distribution. This approach involves the active involvement of farmers and other
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Groundwater pollution vulnerability assessment using a modified DRASTIC model in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Au Hai Nguyen, Vy Minh Hong Tat
The Pleistocene aquifer serves as a vital water source for various activities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, including concentrated and individual exploitation. In the present study, the DRASTIC (D, depth of water; R, net recharge; A, aquifer media; S, soil media; T, topography; I, impact of vadose zone; C, hydraulic conductivity) model was used to evaluate the groundwater sensitivity of the study area
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The effect of fertilizer injection on the mixing patterns of lateral‐move sprinkler irrigation systems with double wings Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Yisheng Zhang, Jie Li, Huiliang Wang
In irrigation systems, water–fertilizer mixing within pipelines profoundly affects the fertilization process and strategy development. Taking irrigation machine pipelines as the research object, a numerical simulation method is used to investigate the mixing and distribution patterns of water and fertilizer in pipelines under a steady oscillatory flow fertilization mode with different injection positions
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BUILDING CAPACITIES FOR MANAGING AGRICULTURAL WATER UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Ashwin B. Pandya
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Bibliometric analysis of global climate change and agricultural production: Trends, gaps and future directions Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Dauda Pius Awhari, Mohamad Hidayat Bin Jamal, Mohd Khairul Idlan Muhammad, Shamsuddin Shahid
Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, and a comprehensive understanding of its impact on agricultural production is needed. We analysed the Scopus data set between 1993 and 2023. China occupies the leading position in terms of climate change production, and the United States occupies the comprehensive strength position with the largest citation strength output. Notably
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Optimization of sprinkler irrigation scheduling scenarios for reducing irrigation energy consumption Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Yiyuan Pang, Pan Tang, Hong Li, Francesco Marinello, Chao Chen
In recent years, traditional sprinkler irrigation scheduling scenarios have no longer been applicable to modern agriculture because of the increase in energy prices and the rapid development of smart agriculture. This paper proposes a new irrigation scheduling scenario in which a sprinkler is used as the minimum optimization unit for sectoring design. The main challenge of the proposed approach lies
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Prediction model of soil water infiltration under moistube irrigation Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Binnan Li, Lixia Shen
As a new type of underground water‐saving irrigation method, moistube irrigation has great potential for promotion and development. However, the multi‐factor interaction influence and water infiltration prediction model of soil water infiltration under moistube irrigation need to be improved. This paper aims to obtain soil water infiltration data for different bulk densities (1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 g/cm3)
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Investigating the compatibility of an irrigation decision support system with water rights and allocation in a selected irrigation network Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Hossein Dehghanisanij, Somayeh Emami, Amir Nourjou, Vahid Rezaverdinejad
It is necessary to use different planning models, including decision support systems (DSSs), to allocate water resources. For this purpose, in this study, an irrigation decision support system (IDSS) was developed to improve irrigation management in the farming fields of Mahabad Plain located to the south‐east of Lake Urmia. Next, the compatibility of the IDSS with the conditions of the Mahabad irrigation
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Exploring optimal straw mulch thickness during freeze–thaw periods in the central Yellow River basin: Field observations and numerical modelling Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Jing Xue, Jiangtong Lin, Junfeng Chen, Lihong Cui, Xiuqing Zheng
Straw mulch has been widely used to inhibit soil evaporation in semi‐arid regions, but little attention has been given to exploring optimal straw mulch thicknesses for suppressing soil evaporation under different meteorological conditions in seasonally frozen soil regions. By combining field observations and numerical modelling, the optimal straw mulch thickness for inhibiting soil evaporation under
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Pathways and technologies for modern irrigation services: Iran country paper Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Mehrzad Ehsani, Houman Khaledi
I.R. Iran, with 8.8 million ha of irrigated area, is fifth in the world with respect to irrigated land. Scarcity of water resources and great difficulty with water accessibility have brought about initiatives of technology building, as well as approaches to agricultural water management by local communities. During recent decades a huge public budget has been invested in order to improve irrigation
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Agroclimate‐centric irrigation water quality guidelines Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Paramjit S. Minhas, Manzoor Qadir
The suitability of a given water source for irrigation warrants the diagnosis of potential salinity, sodicity and toxicity hazards. Region‐specific irrigation water quality standards and guidelines formulated worldwide are too conservative. After a comprehensive assessment of newer insights from re‐analysis of the available data and examination of the associated evidence covering diversified conditions
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Drainage of irrigated agriculture in Bihar, India—Some issues Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Lal Bahadur Roy, Abhinav Prakash Singh
Irrigation development has been taking place for centuries in India. Considerable areas of fertile land under irrigated agriculture have gone out of production due to waterlogging and salt‐related problems. The provision of drains was deferred or postponed in several projects due to shortage of funds during the initial stages. Because of this fact, the productivity of water (t ha⁻¹ mm⁻¹) in India still
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Misconceptions and misunderstandings in agricultural water management: Time for revisiting, reflection and rethinking Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ragab Ragab
Over the past years, several concepts in water management have emerged and were further developed. They included approaches for saving water and improving water use efficiency and productivity, sustainable water management strategies, salinity control, remote sensing applications to estimate crop evapotranspiration (ETc), soil moisture, crop yield and land cover, using models as water management tools
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Research on an optimal operation model for cascade pumping stations based on simulations Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xinrong Zheng, Zhanyi Gao, Peiling Yang, Mengting Chen
Cascade pumping stations (CPS) consume a large amount of energy every year in lifting districts. To obtain a reasonable and feasible operation scheme for CPS, this paper proposes an optimal operation model for CPS based on simulations. A one‐dimensional unsteady flow model of open canals was coupled with the optimal operation model of CPS, and an energy‐dominated optimization was proposed with the
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Feasibility analysis of photovoltaic systems for kiwifruit irrigation: A case study in Shaanxi province, China Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Hang Zhao, Delan Zhu, Maosheng Ge, Nazarov Khudayberdi, Changxin Liu
Although photovoltaic (PV) irrigation systems are widely used in China, feasibility assessment of these systems is important because of differences in the distribution characteristics of solar resources and crops. In this study, kiwifruit planting in Shaanxi province was considered, and a calculation model for PV irrigation system evaluation was developed. Based on the geographical distribution of
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Analysis of the social and physical factors affecting irrigation scheme performance: The case of the Omo Gibe river basin in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Moltot Zewdie Belayneh
One hundred years ago, irrigation development began in Ethiopia, but the efficiency and sustainability of the developed scheme have remained very low. As a result, this study aimed to assess the factors that most frequently affect a scheme's performance. The study analysed general physical and social performance indicators. Structural and social factors were used to identify the most common causes
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Global evapotranspiration simulation research using a coupled deep learning algorithm with physical mechanisms Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Yongxi Sun, Yuru Dong, Yanfei Chen
Evapotranspiration (ET) and actual evapotranspiration (AET) serve as critical parameters in the water vapour exchange between terrestrial surfaces and the atmosphere. ET denotes the theoretical maximum evapotranspiration achievable under ideal conditions, whereas AET represents the actual evapotranspiration observed, factoring in the constraints imposed by available water resources. Precise estimation
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Livestock–irrigation interaction and its influence on the sustainability of small‐scale irrigation schemes in Ethiopia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Hanan Tadele Dessalegn, Alex Bolding, Charlotte de Fraiture, Mekonen Ayana
Small‐scale irrigation (SSI) plays a large role in rural livelihoods and the economy in Ethiopia. Despite considerable investment, overall SSI performance is disappointingly poor. The sedimentation of canals and intakes leads to low performance and the abandonment of systems. Livestock roaming in the command area and around riverbanks are an important contributor to sedimentation. Commonly proposed
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Optimization of sample size and location for evaluating the hydraulic performance of microirrigation subunits using simulation and genetic algorithms Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Zhanghao Sun, Zhen Wang, Jina Zhang, Jiusheng Li, Yanfeng Li
Rapid and accurate field evaluation of hydraulic performance is critical for the operation of a microirrigation system. However, the optimal sample size and the specific locations of the emitters selected in one subunit for field tests have not been determined. A model (Hydraulic Analysis of Pressurized Irrigation System,HAPIS) was constructed for hydraulic analysis of a pressurized irrigation system
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Effect of inlet velocity on the hydraulic and filtering performance of a Y-type screen filter Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Na Li, Junfeng Li, Liming Yu, Wenhan Yang, Xuelian Liu, Qiao Cheng
Uneven sediment distribution affected by inlet velocity, particle size distribution and flow field characteristics leads to local clogging in a Y-type screen filter. This study revealed the detailed flow field characteristics and distribution of sediments on the screen via computational fluid dynamics combined with the discrete element method (CFD–DEM) simulations and experimental tests. The results
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Maximizing energy via solar‐powered smart irrigation: An approach utilizing a single‐axis solar tracking mechanism Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Firas Basim Ismail, Muhammad Aqil Afham Rahmat, Hussein A. Kazem, Abdulkareem Sh. Mahdi Al‐Obaidi, Muhammad Syauqi Ridwan
This study presents and assesses the novelty of a cutting‐edge solar‐powered automated irrigation system that incorporates a single‐axis solar tracker. The research entails the meticulous development of a prototype, followed by comprehensive experimental scrutiny spanning 3 days, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In a unique approach, we benchmark the findings against previous research endeavours, highlighting
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Assessment of the change in the pH of water in a flow electric activator Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Vladimir Storchevoy, Mikhail Belov, Dmitry Gurov, Yuri Sudnik, Nikolai Kabdin
Soil pH is important for favourable plant growth. The water used for irrigation must have an optimal pH value. Such water can be prepared by passing it through a flow electric activator. An experimental setup with a flow electric activator was created to control the pH value of the activated water. A mathematical model was developed to establish the relationship between the activated water pH value
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Reply to commentary by Offer Rozenstein on ‘Is the crop evapotranspiration rate a good surrogate for the recommended irrigation rate?’ Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Shmulik P. Friedman
I thank Offer Rozenstein for his commentary, and I agree with most of the things he wrote, those that refer to the original article (Friedman, 2023) and those that are not directly related to its main idea. The main idea of that short article was that optimal irrigation (from an agronomic or economic point of view) is usually at a rate higher or lower than the actual evapotranspiration (ETc act) rate
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Issue Information Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15
No abstract is available for this article. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Prediction of soil moisture using machine learning techniques: A case study of an IoT-based irrigation system in a naturally ventilated polyhouse Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Lakshmi Poojitha Challa, Chandra Deep Singh, Kondapalli Venkata Ramana Rao, Anakkallan Subeesh, Mandru Srilakshmi
The agricultural sector faces a massive challenge in enhancing food production for the growing population with limited water resources. For effective and optimum utilization of fresh water, developing smart irrigation systems based on the internet of things (IoT) is essential for scheduling irrigation based on crop water requirements. In this study, an IoT-based irrigation system was developed and
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Assessing zero-till direct seeding at variable water stress levels compared to traditional puddled transplanting of rice under groundwater-fed irrigation systems in north-west India Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Satyendra Kumar, Bhaskar Narjary, Kalpana Paudyal, Rajender Kumar Yadav, Sushil Kumar Kamra
Irrigation of rice using groundwater is considered one of the main contributors to north-west India's declining water level. The present study hypothesizes that zero-till direct seeding of rice (ZTDSR) with the optimum irrigation schedule may reduce irrigation compared to puddled transplanted rice (PTR). Crop growth stage-dependent predefined soil matric potential (SMP), that is, −15, −30 and −45 kPa
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Estimation of loss in arable land and irrigation requirements using high-resolution imagery and Google Earth Engine Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Majid Farooq, Fayma Mushtaq, Ubaid Yousuf
Water resources planning and management are critical in intricate basins such as the Indus Basin, shared by India and Pakistan under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) for food security, conserving the environment, sustainable economic development and supporting livelihoods. The present study assesses arable land loss within the Padshahi and Sindh Extension (SE) canal catchments over 54 years, utilizing
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Modelling land suitability and development potential options for irrigable and rainfed agricultural scenarios in Ethiopia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Hailu Shiferaw Desta
Despite being a significant sector in Ethiopia, agriculture is mainly run in rainfed system. However, it is imperative to look for irrigation systems and their suitability to the country's agriculture. The study's objectives were to (1) map areas appropriate for irrigable and rainfed agriculture and examine gaps with current active areas, (2) model possible development for irrigation and rainfed scenarios
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Farmers on the front line: Perceptions, practices and discrepancies from the Aral Sea's Karakalpakstan and Khorezm regions Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Kakhramon Djumaboev, Iroda Amirova, Abdulla Primov, Javlonbek Ishchanov
Undesirable changes in surface water and groundwater resources and land quality for biophysical and institutional reasons will further endanger the livelihoods of people in Central Asia. The farmers' understanding of these problems and the adaptation and solution strategies they opt for are the critical variables in devising relevant policies. Our findings captured significant disparities between farmer-perceived
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Assessing multi-sensor hourly maize evapotranspiration estimation using a one-source surface energy balance approach Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Edson Costa-Filho, José L. Chávez, Huihui Zhang
In this study, the performance of a one-source surface energy balance (OSEB) remote sensing (RS) of actual crop evapotranspiration (ETa), incorporating data from different spaceborne, airborne and proximal multispectral data, was evaluated. The RS platforms in this study included Landsat-8 (30 m pixel size), Sentinel-2 (10 m), Planet CubeSat (3 m), a handheld (proximal) multispectral radiometer (MSR)
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Technical and allocative efficiency of crop production using different storage and water-lifting technologies in Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Hana Degefa, Anbes Tenaye, Fitsum Hagos, Amare Haileslassie
Assessing the efficiency gains, in terms of crop production and productivity, of using agricultural water management is critical to understanding the comparative advantage of using different storage and water-lifting technologies in irrigation development. This study aims to compare the efficiency differences among irrigation farmers using various water-lifting technologies and among users of various
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Development of pedotransfer functions for predicting saturated hydraulic conductivity in a Himalayan catchment: Sikkim, India Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Proloy Deb, Susanta Das, Ghanshyam T. Patle, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Sudhir Yadav
Saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) plays a vital role in irrigation and drainage system design. Generally, Ks is estimated in the laboratory; however, it is expensive and tedious, especially in the Himalayan ranges where soil sampling is challenging due to topographical constraints. Therefore, in this study, pedotransfer functions were generated using multiple linear regression (MLR) models for
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Feasibility of utilizing recycled drainage water in agriculture using an analytical network process (ANP) and geographic information system (GIS) Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Parvin Zolfaghary, Mahdi ZakeriNia, Hossein Kazemi
Utilizing unconventional water for sustainable agriculture is a multi-criteria process. Decision-making in such problems is based on finding the value of various criteria using advanced methods, for example the analytic network process (ANP). ANP is usually preferred in cases where the criteria are not independent and have intra-/intergroup relationships. Considering techno-economic and environmental
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Effect of plastic mulch and strip tillage on soil hydrothermal characteristics and potato cultivation in the Bogura district of Bangladesh Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Mohammad Abdul Kader, Amina Musaddika, Mohammad Abdul Mojid, Ferdous Hossain Khan
Future periods with limited water resources in Bangladesh will need the use of effective water-saving technology, such as mulching, to increase potato production in a sustainable way. This study investigated the effect of plastic mulch on soil hydrothermal status and its consequent effect on potato production over 2 years in field experiments in Bogura, Bangladesh. We cultivated potato under four treatments:
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Comparison of the AquaCrop and CERES-Maize models for simulating maize phenology, grain yield, evapotranspiration and water productivity under different irrigation and nitrogen levels Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Ebrahim Amiri, Suat Irmak, Davood Barari Tari
The CERES-Maize and AquaCrop models were evaluated for their performance in simulating maize (Zea mays L.) phenology, evapotranspiration (ETc), grain yield and crop water productivity (CWP). Model input data for calibration, validation and simulations were obtained from field experiments conducted from 2011 to 2014 that imposed three different irrigation levels (full irrigation treatment [FIT], limited
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Assessment and cost analysis of mycoremediated textile effluent for irrigation Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Geetanjali Rajhans, Sudip Kumar Sen, Preeti Pallavi, Sangeeta Raut
In the current study, mycoremediated textile effluents were used for irrigation in a cultivation system to promote resource recycling and cost-effective spinach production. The raw textile effluents from two different textile mills were decolorized by 93.2 and 94.5%, respectively, as well as mineralized by the immobilized novel fungus Geotrichum candidum. Subsequently, both the treated effluents, treated
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Does supplemental irrigation enhance smallholder monsoon season rice yield? Evidence from Bangladesh Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Jeffery D. Connor
Irrigation is one pillar of the Green Revolution that drove dramatic agricultural productivity gains across Asia. In Bangladesh, irrigation uptake has been so significant that 97% of dry-season rice is now irrigated. While most Bangladesh monsoon rice is completely rainfed, supplementary irrigation is sometimes employed where late monsoon onset is potentially yield-limiting. Station-controlled experiments
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Wick irrigation improves seed yield and water use efficiency in mung bean Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Mansoor Rezaei, Hassan Heidari
Drought is a serious threat to crop growth, and finding new irrigation methods can save water. This study was conducted to investigate water use efficiency and seed yield in mung bean under wick irrigation. Irrigation treatments consisted of the wick irrigation method, surface irrigation (common irrigation) with water equivalent to wick irrigation, and surface irrigation with the double water use of
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Evaluating the impact of climate change on irrigation canal performance Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Hamideh Mohebbi, Hesam Ghodousi, Kazem Shahverdi
Irrigation canals are the main systems that convey water from sources to demand nodes. Their performance is affected by climate change. In this research, the effect of climate change on temperature and precipitation was investigated in the Aghili irrigation network over the base period 1994–2017, and the Aghili east canal performance was consequently assessed. To this end, the climate data were first
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Land suitability and crop water requirements for irrigated sugar cane in the Kuraz irrigation scheme, lower Omo basin, Ethiopia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Ayansa Teshome Gelalacha, Mesfin Mamo Haile, Abera Misgana Tolera
The assessment of land suitability is the key to sustained agricultural output. This study evaluates the suitability of land for irrigated sugar cane cultivation and crop water requirements in the Kuraz Irrigation Scheme, Ethiopia. To accomplish this, the geographic information system–analytical hierarchy process (GIS–AHP) tool combination was employed to identify land suitability classes and aid in
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Land suitability for irrigation of small reservoirs using spatial techniques in the upper regions of Ghana Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Abdul-Ganiyu Shaibu, Prosper Kpiebaya, Eliasu Salifu, Naoko Oka
Recent climatic variations have hindered the potential of irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study presents a suitability analysis of irrigable areas for irrigation using spatial techniques. The focus of this paper was to examine regions that may be viable for irrigation for four small reservoirs constructed under the ‘One Village One Dam’ (1V1D) initiative. The thematic factors used were
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Impact of water resources variation on winter–spring rice yield in the upper Vietnamese Mekong Delta: A case study of An Giang Province Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Van Huynh Thanh Pham, Van Hoa Ho, Dung Duc Tran, Tien Duy Pham, Duc Ngoc Huynh, Nguyen Xuan Quang Chau
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Exploration of the cropping pattern based on the irrigation water–energy–food and carbon emission nexus Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jeet B. Chand, Sanjeeb Bimali
This study examined the existing cropping patterns, yield, irrigation water and energy use and carbon emission responses to explore the best cropping pattern based on the optimum water–energy–food and carbon emission nexus. The study consisted of field visits, questionnaire surveys among 510 farmers, 10 key informant interviews, one focused group discussion and subsequent analysis of collected data
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Water resource management using remote sensing and coyote optimization algorithms Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Qing Hai, Lijun Zhang, Gendong Li, Majid Khayatnezhad, Sama Abdolhosseinzadeh
This paper proposes a new methodology for investigating water management options in agricultural irrigation that accounts for the heterogeneity of irrigation system characteristics and limitations in existing water resources. The process uses a random data matching method to obtain operational management methods and system features using remote sensing data and water resource management optimization
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Computational fluid dynamics and artificial neural networks for modelling lined irrigation canals with low-density polyethylene and cement concrete liners Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Mohamed Galal Eltarabily, Mohamed Kamel Elshaarawy, Mohamed Elkiki, Tarek Selim
This study numerically investigated the lining effect on the discharges and seepage losses of five reaches which belong to the El-Sont Canal, Asyut, Egypt, using FLOW-3D and Slide2 models, respectively. Two lining materials were considered, cement concrete (CC) and CC with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film. A cost analysis was performed to explore the feasibility of the proposed lining materials
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Productivity of olive oil (Coratina variety) in response to irrigation treatments in sandy soil Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Ahmed Mohamed Taha, Hamdy E. Khalifa
A 2-year field experiment was conducted on drip-irrigated olive oil orchards (Coratina var.) on a private farm in the newly reclaimed sandy soil of the West Nile Delta region, Egypt, during the 2020 and 2021 seasons to evaluate the effect of five irrigation treatments (120%, 100%, 80% and 60% reference crop evapotranspiration [ETo] and farmer practice) on applied irrigation water (AIW), water consumptive
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Issue Information Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12
No abstract is available for this article. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Spatiotemporal variation in soil salinity under irrigated fields at Bochessa catchment in Central Ethiopia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Demelash Wendemeneh, Mekonen Ayana, Amare Haileslassie, Tarun Kumar Lohani
Soil salinity and sodicity problems are one of the major challenges to the permanence of irrigated agriculture in Ethiopia. This manuscript, therefore, concerns its spatial and temporal variation under irrigated fields and suggests possible management options. For this investigation, eight monitoring locations were selected based on the irrigation intensity that farmers practised in the area. With
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Design and hydraulic performance of bionic leaf vein-type drip irrigation emitters Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Tianyu Xu, Zonglei Li, Changjiang Lin, Qiuyue Yu
To improve the hydraulic performance of leaf vein drip irrigation emitters, a combination of a genetic algorithm and numerical simulation was used to investigate the hydraulic characteristics of the model. The minimal flow index is used as the optimization objective to obtain the best design parameters for the flow channel structure. The results show that the leaf vein drip irrigation emitter has a
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Comparative effect of different irrigation levels and soil amendments on cabbage productivity in semi-arid Central Namibia Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Kuume B. P. Enguwa, Lydia N. Horn, Simon K. Awala
In semi-arid Central Namibia, poor sandy soils limit sustainable crop production. We assessed cabbage performance in two split-plot field experiments. In Experiment 1, treatments comprised two irrigation levels: full irrigation (watered 3 days a week) and reduced irrigation (watered 2 days a week) as the main plot factor and six soil amendments (biochar; compost; zeolite; nitrogen, phosphorus potassium
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The state of the art on deficit irrigation in soybean Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Francesco Morbidini, Wilfredo Barrera, Giampaolo Zanin, Leonardo Verdi, Carlo Camarotto, Graziano Ghinassi, Carmelo Maucieri, Anna Dalla Marta, Maurizio Borin
Deficit irrigation (DI) could be an important strategy to achieve the goal of reducing irrigation water consumption. This review aims to identify the impact of different DI strategies on grain yield, water use efficiency (WUE) and oil and protein content in soybean seeds. A total of 25 articles were considered and then divided into DI throughout the whole cycle (standard deficit irrigation, StDI) and
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Analysis and evaluation of groundwater pollution in Shouguang, China Irrig. Drain. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-12 Tianhao Liu, Song Fu, Longqing Shi, Qingmei Li, Lei Zhang
Groundwater is an essential nonrenewable resource for agricultural activities. In this study, groundwater samples were collected from the Shouguang area, and the level of groundwater contamination was investigated by measuring the NO3−, SO42−, F−, Cl−, Ca2+, Mg2+, total dissolved solids (TDS) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Exploratory data analysis was employed initially to study the hydrochemical