Micro Irrigation Systems: Micro Irrigation Systems in India: Status, Design, Operation, Maintenance, Economic Analysis and Automation

Adamala, Sirisha/ Venkata Krishna Reddy, Yatham

ISBN 10: 3659902403 / ISBN 13: 9783659902406

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

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260 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.59 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Micro Irrigation Systems: Micro Irrigation Systems in India: Status, Design, Operation, Maintenance, Economic Analysis and Automation
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659902403
• ISBN 13: 9783659902406
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.44 kilograms

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Synopsis

Irrigation is a fundamental need for the survival farmers as it provides water to the growing plants. Irrigation systems involve different ways of obtaining water from different sources and deliver it to various mediums. The agriculture sector is the largest consumer of water which consumes > 80% of water resources of the country. The demand for water has been consistently increasing from various sectors like municipal use, industry etc. and such use can often be at the cost of agriculture. To increase the production of crops for feeding the world population with dwindling water resources is a challenge. The conventional method of irrigation has not been as efficient in use of water, thus resulting in excessive wastage besides creation of problems in many regions by thorough water logging and salinity. Therefore, judicious use of water is vital to achieve higher productivity in a sustainable manner. Microirrigation system enhances the water use efficiency and productivity without injurious effects on soil health. In this text book efforts have been made to present the basics of microirrigation, design, operation, economic analysis, automation and maintenance.

About the Author

Dr. Sirisha Adamala is working as Assistant Professor at Vignan's University (Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh, India). She has pursued PhD and MTech from IIT Kharagpur, India.Er. Y.V Krishna Reddy is working as Research Assistant at CRIDA, Hyderabad, India. He has pursued his MS degree from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SWEDEN.