Management of Drip/Trickle or Micro Irrigation

Exploring the basic considerations relating to soil-water-plant interactions, this book examines methods for soil moisture measurement, evapotranspiration, irrigation systems, tensiometer use and installation, and principles of drip/ micro/ trickle irrigation. The author also discusses filtration systems, automation and chloration in these syste This important book—the only complete, one-stop manual on microirrigation worldwide--offers knowledge and techniques necessary to develop and manage a drip/trickle or micro irrigation system. The simplicity of the contents facilitates a technician to develop an effective micro irrigation system. Management of Drip/Trickle or Micro Irrigation includes the basic considerations relating to soil-water-plant interactions, with topics such as methods for soil moisture measurement; evapotranspiration; irrigation systems; tensiometer use and installation; principles of drip/ micro/ trickle irrigation; filtration systems; automation; chloration; service and maintenance; design of drip irrigation and lateral lines; the evaluation of uniformity of application; and an economical analysis for selecting irrigation technology.