Irrigation Scheduling (Paperback)

Dr Uddipta Ghosh

ISBN 10: 6209594077 / ISBN 13: 9786209594076

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2026

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Paperback. Irrigation scheduling is the process of deciding when and how much water to apply to crops to meet their water needs efficiently. The main goal is to supply adequate moisture for optimal crop growth while avoiding water stress, runoff, deep percolation, and water wastage.Scheduling is based on factors such as crop type and growth stage, soil characteristics (texture, water-holding capacity), climatic conditions (temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind), and irrigation method. Common approaches include soil moisture-based scheduling, climatological methods using evapotranspiration (ET), crop appearance indicators, and fixed-interval scheduling.Proper irrigation scheduling improves water-use efficiency, increases crop yield and quality, reduces energy and labor costs, and minimizes environmental impacts such as nutrient leaching and salinity. Modern tools like soil moisture sensors, weather data, and automated irrigation systems help farmers apply water more precisely. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Irrigation Scheduling (Paperback)
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6209594077
• ISBN 13: 9786209594076
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Irrigation scheduling is the process of deciding when and how much water to apply to crops to meet their water needs efficiently. The main goal is to supply adequate moisture for optimal crop growth while avoiding water stress, runoff, deep percolation, and water wastage.Scheduling is based on factors such as crop type and growth stage, soil characteristics (texture, water-holding capacity), climatic conditions (temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind), and irrigation method. Common approaches include soil moisture-based scheduling, climatological methods using evapotranspiration (ET), crop appearance indicators, and fixed-interval scheduling.Proper irrigation scheduling improves water-use efficiency, increases crop yield and quality, reduces energy and labor costs, and minimizes environmental impacts such as nutrient leaching and salinity. Modern tools like soil moisture sensors, weather data, and automated irrigation systems help farmers apply water more precisely.