Due to the large spatial variation of groundwater depth, it is very difficult to determine suitable irrigation schedules for crops in shallow groundwater area. A zoning optimization method of irrigation schedule is proposed here, which can solve the...
As a crop with high water consumption, rice is an important measure of efforts to improve agricultural irrigation efficiency and alleviate the contradiction between the supply and demand of agricultural water resources. This paper takes the Longtouqi...
The optimization of irrigation schedules is of great significance for saving water resources and ensuring food security. For the downstream of the Songhua River Basin, the key growth stages of crops were determined by the coupling degree between the...
Agriculture is the most important sector that is consuming water resources. In the context of global water scarcity, how to use limited water resources to improve water use efficiency in agriculture or achieve maximum crop yield and fruit quality is...
In arid regions, irrigation scheduling optimization is efficient in coping with the shortage of agricultural water resources. This paper developed a simulation–optimization model for irrigation scheduling optimization for the main crop in an ar...
The availability of water for agricultural production is under threat from climate change and rising demands from various sectors. In this paper, a simulation-optimization model for optimizing the irrigation schedule in the Bilate watershed was devel...
Reasonable planning of water delivery schedules for canal systems can reduce losses caused by water seepage and improve the utilization efficiency of irrigation water. Empirical methods of water delivery scheduling for canal systems usually cause pro...
Precise water management is essential for the efficient development of irrigated agricultural crops in the Hetao Irrigation Area of Inner Mongolia. Given the severe water scarcity in the region and the significant use of intercropping as a cropping m...
Mobile drip irrigation (MDI) systems integrate the technological advantages of center-pivot irrigation (CPI) systems and drip irrigation systems, boasting a high water-saving potential. To further enhance water use efficiency in alfalfa production in...
This study aims to investigate the effects of an optimized sowing calendar for wheat over a surface irrigation scheme in the semi-arid region of Haouz (Morocco) on irrigation water requirements, crop growth and development and on yield. For that, a s...
Water delivery management in China’s irrigation districts has traditionally prioritized the main canal system, often overlooking the water-saving potential of the final canals and field irrigation, which offer substantial opportunities to enhan...
Automatic irrigation scheduling systems are highly demanded in the agricultural sector due to their ability to both save water and manage deficit irrigation strategies. Elaborating a functional and efficient automatic irrigation system is a very comp...
Exploring the temporal evolution dynamics of different soil organic nitrogen (N) components under different water–N management practices is a useful approach to accurately assessing N supply and soil fertility. This information can provide a sc...
With population growth and water scarcity, efficient crop production has drawn attention worldwide. In the Hexi Corridor, the largest production base of maize seed in China, it is desired to develop efficient irrigation strategies for seed maize. Con...
Agricultural irrigation consumes about 70% of freshwater globally every year. To improve the water-use efficiency in agricultural irrigation is critical as we move toward water sustainability. An irrigation scheduler determines how much water to irri...
Determination of an optimum irrigation amount and buried depth of subsurface drip irrigation laterals is significantly important in improving crop yield and irrigation water using efficiency in arid regions. In this study, the effects of three irriga...
Different from the traditional irrigation optimization model based only on the water production function, in this study, we explored the water–yield–quality–benefit relationship and established a general irrigation scheduling optimi...
In arid and semi-arid agricultural regions, the increasing frequency of extreme climatic events—particularly high temperatures and drought—has severely disrupted crop growth dynamics, leading to significant yield uncertainty and potential...
Tomato crop is grown worldwide and is considered a mass consumer product. In Ecuador, tomato growers face two major issues: water scarcity and water mismanagement, which cause a reduction in the framers’ gross income and ecosystem services. Thi...
A vegetable water production function has been one of the most significant parameters to improve the use efficiency and economic benefit of agricultural water in the greenhouse. Meanwhile, aerated irrigation unlocks the high yield potential for green...
This study investigates the impact of climate variability on wheat production in Algeria’s semi-arid interior plains from 2014 to 2024, aiming to curb the challenges of rainfed wheat cultivation, optimize irrigation, and improve water productiv...
Water security in the ecotone between semi-humid and semi-arid regions (EHA) is very vulnerable and sensitive to climate change and human interferences. Urban turf irrigation is a primary consumer of urban water resources in the EHA, which places hug...
Optimized water distribution models for canals are used to ensure that crop water demands are met through the efficient allocation of flow rates and times. A well-designed water distribution model can shorten irrigation durations, reduce canal water...
Precision agricultural greenhouse systems indicate considerable scope for improvement of irrigation management practices, since growers typically irrigate crops based on their personal experience. Soil-based greenhouse crop irrigation management requ...
In the face of increased competition for water resources, optimal irrigation scheduling is necessary for sustainable development of irrigated agriculture. However, optimal irrigation scheduling is a nonlinear problem with many competing and conflicti...
The North China Plain is an important irrigated agricultural area in China. However, the effects of irrigation management on carbon emission are not well documented in this region. Due to the uneven seasonal distribution of rainfall, irrigation is ma...
A growing international human population and rising living standards are increasing the demand for agricultural products. Under higher pressure over natural resources, environmental concerns are increasing as well, challenging current water use decis...
Small-scale cultivation of irrigated fodder is emerging as a vital production system in mixed farming communities. Efficient water management plays a key role in enhancing forage production, especially in the face of changing climate. A field-scale e...
Shallow groundwater is considered an important water resource to meet crop irrigation demands. However, limited information is available on the application of models to investigate the impact of irrigation schedules on shallow groundwater depth and e...
Irrigation scheduling and programming are very effective tools for efficient water use in a plant factory with artificial lighting (PFAL). In order to confirm optimal irrigation schemes for the production of cucumber scions and rootstocks in a PFAL,...
The ability to effectively develop agriculture with limited water resources is an important strategic objective to face future climate change and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) of the United Nations. Since new conditions increas...
Farmers in North Carolina are turning to irrigation to reduce the impacts of droughts and rainfall variability on agricultural production. Droughts, rainfall variability, and the increasing demand for food, feed, fiber, and fuel necessitate the urgen...
Given the increasing prevalence of droughts, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and limited access to dependable water sources in the United States and worldwide, it has become crucial to implement effective irrigation scheduling strategies. Irrigation...
Mango is one of the main fruits grown in Mexico that are exported worldwide, but the trees consume a lot of water, and irrigation scheduling should be implemented to optimize water use. Dendrometers were installed in fruit trees to optimize water usa...
The scarcity of water resources affects tomato production. Deficit irrigation may optimize water management with only a low reduction in yield. Deficit irrigation scheduling based on applied water presented no clear conclusions. Water stress manageme...
Climate change, water scarcity and higher energy requirements and electric tariff compromises the continuity of the irrigated agriculture. Precision agriculture (PA) or renewable energy sources which are based on communication and information technol...
Efficient water management for irrigation is critical for sustaining plant production in arid and hyper-arid regions, where optimizing emitter type, burial depth, and irrigation scheduling can significantly enhance water-use efficiency and yield. Thi...
Irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer application are two important factors affecting yield and nitrogen loss in rice fields; however, the interaction effects of different irrigation schedules and combined management of nitrogen fertilizer application o...
The objective of this paper is to perform drip irrigation scheduling for spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) in a plastic greenhouse using the standard 20 cm evaporation pan. A drip irrigation experiment with four levels of irrigation, i.e., 0.6, 0.8, 1.0...
A timely irrigation schedule for small-scale farms is imperative for ensuring optimum crop production in the wake of drought and climate change. Owing to the large number of irrigated small-scale farms that grow different crops across all seasons in...
Dynamic canal-system scheduling faces the fundamental challenge of determining the optimal reduction in the current period’s water allocation to reserve sufficient water for remaining periods, thereby hedging against potentially greater future...
Data-driven irrigation planning can optimize crop yield and reduce adverse impacts on surface and ground water quality. We evaluated an irrigation scheduling strategy based on soil matric potentials recorded by wireless Watermark (WM) sensors install...
The sustainable management of water resources is one of the most important topics to face future climate change and food security. Many countries facing a serious water crisis, due to both natural and artificial causes. The efficient use of water in...
This study develops a satellite-based, machine-learning-based prediction algorithm to predict optimal irrigation scheduling for cotton cultivation within Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. The framework leverages multispectral satellite imagery (Landsat 8 and...
The IrrigaSys decision support system (DSS) has supported farmers’ decision-making regarding irrigation scheduling in the Sorraia Valley irrigation district in Southern Portugal over a span of six years (2017–2022). This study aims to con...
Optimized water-saving irrigation (WSI) practices are critical for enhancing resource use efficiency and ensuring sustainable wheat production in water-scarce regions. This meta-analysis quantitatively assessed the effects of various WSI methods on w...
At present, the shortage of water resources has become a serious constraint to the further development of social economy. The optimal allocation of multi-water resources is valuable for agricultural water management in arid and semi-arid regions. How...
With climate change and decreased water supplies, interest in irrigation scheduling based on plant water status is increasing. Stem water potential (ΨSWP) thresholds for irrigation scheduling in olive have been proposed, however, a physiologically-ba...
Meeting the ever-increasing global food, feed, and fiber demands while conserving the quantity and quality of limited agricultural water resources and maintaining the sustainability of irrigated agriculture requires optimizing irrigation management u...
Improvements in irrigation water productivity constitute an ongoing effort globally. In California, growers are under regulatory pressure to stabilize groundwater levels and reduce nitrate leaching, partially, by further improvements in irrigation op...
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