Gravity irrigation is one of the oldest and simplest methods of irrigation used in agriculture. It relies on harnessing the force of gravity to carry water from an elevated source to the fields. In this system, water is transported through channels, ditches, or conduits from a natural source such as a river or reservoir to …
What are irrigation systems? Irrigation systems are sets of techniques, methods, and devices used to supply water to crops in a controlled and efficient manner. The main objective of these systems is to provide the right amount of water at the right time to meet the water needs of plants and maximize their growth and …
The quality of water is a function of the specific use to which it will be destined, whether it is water for human consumption, for agricultural or industrial use, for recreation, or to maintain environmental quality. The FAO defines it as an important characteristic that affects the health of ecosystems and human well-being, such as …
The quality of the waters, together with the quantity, is one of the indicators of the environmental systems component to calculate the environmental sustainability index that considers the ability of countries to protect the environment in the coming decades. There are variables with greater use which are: salinity, sodicity, alkalinity and specific ionic toxicity and …
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