Irrigation water management, pollution and alternative strategies
Irrigated agriculture is the most significant user of fresh water in the world and, due to the large area occupied, is one of the major pollution sources for the water resources. This book comprises 12 chapters that cover different issues and problematics of irrigated agriculture: from water use in...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Rijeka, Croatia :
IntechOpen
2012
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009654922006719 |
| Sumario: | Irrigated agriculture is the most significant user of fresh water in the world and, due to the large area occupied, is one of the major pollution sources for the water resources. This book comprises 12 chapters that cover different issues and problematics of irrigated agriculture: from water use in different irrigated systems to pollution generated by irrigated agriculture. Moreover, the book also includes chapters that deal with new possibilities of improving irrigation techniques through the reuse of drainage water and wastewater, helping to reduce freshwater extractions. A wide range of issues is herein presented, related to the evaluation of irrigated agriculture impacts and management practices to reduce these impacts on the environment. |
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| Notas: | Title from title screen (viewed on Jan. 29, 2007). "Acrylic on masonite, 30" x 40"." |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (x, 234 pages) : illustrations |
| Formato: | Mode of access: Internet from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation web site. Address as of 1/29/07: http://www.usbr.gov/museumproperty/art/frary2.htm; current access available via PURL. |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789535161790 |
