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OverviewThe importance of irrigation in the world's agriculture is rapidly increasing. Although it is practised on a large scale mainly in arid and semi-arid zones, supplementary irrigation is becoming popular in semi-humid regions as well. The record of irrigation speaks for itself in terms of increased crop production. However, the question remains as to how permanent the achievement may be. Judging from history, it seems that irrigation eventually failed in many regions because the knowledge and technology available to society at the time were incapable of coping with the problems created. Undoubtedly soil salinity is the most prevalent and widespread problem limiting crop productivity in irrigated agriculture. It has, therefore, attracted the attention of the scientific community since the advent of modern agronomic research. Through the past six to seven decades a considerable body of information has been accumulated, which has promoted the understanding of the principles involved and helped to develop the technology for coping with the problems. Our present knowledge, if judiciously applied, is adequate for coping with many of the salinity problems resulting from mismanagement of irrigation and drainage. But for this knowledge to be used, it has to be generally known and understood and be re-examined from time to time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: I. Shainberg , J. ShalhevetPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984 Volume: 51 Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9783642698385ISBN 10: 3642698387 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 19 November 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 1.1 Impact of Salinity on the Development of Soil Science.- References to Chapter 1.- I Soil Salinity under Irrigation — Processes.- 2 Basic Chemistry of Salinity.- 3 Chemical Reaction and Control of Soil Physical Properties.- 4 Movement and Accumulation of Salts in Soils.- 5 Diagnostic Criteria and Methodology.- II Soil Salinity under Irrigation — Management.- 6 Irrigation Management and Field Salt Balance.- 7 Reclamation of Sodic Soils.- 8 Management Aspect for Crop Production.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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