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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Crop irrigation"”.
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The chemical response of deep, leached and weathered soils of the Mpumalanga Highveld, South Africa, to irrigation with saline mine water
… of dissolved SO₄²⁻, Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺. Crop irrigation has been proposed as a useful way to dispose of saline mine water and enhance agricultural productivity in this low rainfall (˂800 mm/year) region. In order to avoid undesirable salinization of the regional groundwater, it is …
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The Location of Fed Cattle Slaughtering and Processing: An Application of Mixed Integer Programming
… declines in the availability of groundwater for crop irrigation).
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Evaluation of Rainwater Harvesting on Residential Housing on Virginia Tech Campus
… flushing, laundering, landscape and commercial crop irrigation, industry, fire fighting, air-conditioning, and vehicle-washing. This study evaluates the potential impacts of RWH on residential housing on Virginia Tech campus in southwestern Virginia in regards to potable water offset, energy …
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A canal irrigation water allocation model.
… with allocation of canal water to competing crop irrigation demands. Multi-period linear programming was utilized to optimally allocate water in both time and space to maximize benefits for an irrigated farm. Irrigation scheduling, crop response and canal water delivery models were used to …
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Encephalitozoon cuniculi: diagnostic test and methods of inactivation
… Recent reports of microsporidial DNA in crop irrigation waters suggest that unpasteurized juice products may be contaminated with E. cuniculi. High pressure processing (HPP) is an effective means of eliminating bacteria and extending the shelf life of products while maintaining the …
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Management of common property resources : intertemporal exploitation of village dams in Sri Lanka
… for in-situ public good purposes and for the irrigation of their private rice lands. The water resource of the dam is replenished every year by the runoff from its catchment during the monsoons. Within a year, the water storage is dynamic, being influenced by periodic inflows and evaporative …
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Management of common property resources : intertemporal exploitation of village dams in Sri Lanka
… for in-situ public good purposes and for the irrigation of their private rice lands. The water resource of the dam is replenished every year by the runoff from its catchment during the monsoons. Within a year, the water storage is dynamic, being influenced by periodic inflows and evaporative …
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Agricultural water quality and biofilm formation in water storage containers and irrigation pipes linked to fresh produce safety
… of water distribution systems to irrigate their crops from stored reserves. As access to superior quality irrigation water has decreased substantially with: water scarcity, licensing regulations and increased levels of pollution; producers are faced with potential crop contamination through the …
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Effects of sedimentation on water-linked sectors in the Lusitu river catchment in southern Zambia.
… agricultural activities particularly, dry season crop field preparation prior to the onset of rainfall and intensive soil tillage farming practices were the major drivers of sediment. Sand mining was the least contributor. Geomorphic factors driving sedimentation of Lusitu River were gully …
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Effects of sedimentation on water-linked sectors in the Lusitu river catchment in southern Zambia.
… agricultural activities particularly, dry season crop field preparation prior to the onset of rainfall and intensive soil tillage farming practices were the major drivers of sediment. Sand mining was the least contributor. Geomorphic factors driving sedimentation of Lusitu River were gully …
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Differentiated use and value of river and riparian ecosystem services and local perspectives on future safeguarding: A case study of the upper Mutale sub-catchment, Limpopo River Basin, South Africa
… Freshwater for non-drinking domestic use and crop irrigation, delivered through a concrete canal, emerged as the most vital ecosystem service supporting community livelihoods. Women emerged as primary users, emphasizing the importance of the river for irrigation and non-drinking domestic use. …
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Andean sediment response to natural and anthropogenic changes at the catchment scale
… threatening crucial river functions, including crop irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectricity. Past studies in the Andes regarding soil erosion have indicated that human activities have accelerated soil erosion and rates often exceed natural soil production. To date, the majority of …
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Breeding Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merr.] Under Reduced Irrigation
… family, ranks among the most important food crops in the world. It is widely grown and known for its high protein and oil concentration. Soybean is valuable because its seeds have multiple applications in food, feed, pharmaceutical, and industrial enterprises. Even though seed yield is the …
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Assessment of Potential Temporal Impacts of “Land use Activities on Water Quality of the Luvuvhu River “Catchment, South Africa
… domestic uses such as laundry, recreation, and crop irrigation, is a common practice in various urban and rural communities. The Luvuvhu River Catchment (LRC), in Limpopo Province, South Africa, serves as an essential water resource for the communities within the catchment. Thus, the main focus …
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Sustainable Agronomic Approaches for Reclaimed Wastewater Utilization: A Focus on Phosphorus Removal, Plant Tissue and Soil Nutrients Retention and Leachate Quality using Biochar and Nitrogen Application Rates under Different Forage Systems
… to improve soil nutrient dynamics, enhance crop production, and contribute to sustainable agriculture. Biochar as a soil amendment has beneficial characteristics for improving soil water holding capacity, soil pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), carbon-nitrogen (C:N) ratio, and soil bulk …
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Risorse microbiche per il trattamento delle acque reflue agricole ed alimentari
Negli ultimi decenni la domanda di acqua dolce è aumentata drasticamente per diverse ragioni, e si prevede che aumenterà a causa della crescita della popolazione, che si prevede aumenti del 20-30% entro il 2050. Quindi, Sia massicci corpi idrici che sfruttamenti del territorio devono essere …
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Crop response to irrigation with acidic and neutralized, saline mine water
… management strategies are being considered and irrigation is one of the strategies being proposed. One of the options being suggested is to irrigate with neutralized AMD, which would eliminate the need for desalination. Another option is to irrigate with untreated AMD, which would eliminate the …
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Differential moisture sensitivity in the life cycle of selected vegetable crop
Irrigation is potentially one of the most important tools of the agricultural producer in increasing crop production in many parts of the world. In an area like Saskatchewan, the production of crops important to the horticulturist can be expected to attain significant economic importance only with …