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Water is an important input in agricultural production and contributes towards food security. Agricultural water management (AWM) aims to utilize water in such a way that the water requirement of crops and animals are met, while enhancing productivity and conserving natural resources. In addition to irrigation, AWM also involves soil, land and ecosystem conservation strategies, including fisheries management, drainage and watershed management ...

A futuristic approach in water management has been discussed in this descriptive book. It is estimated that there is nearly 1.4 billion km3 of water in this world but only about 3% (39 million km3) of it is available as fresh water. Furthermore, most of this fresh water is found as ice in the arctic regions, atmospheric water or deep groundwater. Since water is a source of life and is vital for all forms of life across the planet, its sustaina...

A collection of various perspectives on the conservation and management policies of water has been presented in this unique book. Water is an essential and basic human need for urban, industrial and agricultural usage. Though there is abundance in fresh water resources, its uneven distribution across the world has generated challenges for sustainable use of this resource. Water conservation refers to an efficient and optimal usage of water, an...

Various perspectives and challenges in agricultural water management have been discussed in detail in this book. Food security came up as a problem in the first decade of the 21st century, questioning the sustainability of humankind, which is certainly associated directly to the agricultural water management that has varied dimensions and needs integrative expertise in order to be dealt with. The aim of this book is to integrate the subject ma...

This book highlights the concerns related to food security and agricultural water management. Food security came up as a problem in the first decade of the 21st century, questioning the sustainability of humankind, which is certainly associated directly to the agricultural water management that has varied dimensions and needs integrative expertise in order to be dealt with. The aim of this book is to integrate the subject matter that deals wit...

The issue of drainage, i.e. 'draining the water off', is as important as the issue of irrigation, i.e. 'application of water'. Drainage influences food security, agricultural occupation, municipal usage, sanitation and hygiene, land restoration, water resource management, hydrological disaster management and ecological balance. This book provides the reader with a tri-dimensional exposure of drainage at par with surface and subsurface drainage...

Water conservation focuses on developing strategies and measures for sustainable utilization of water resources. This book covers the various topics that are contributing to the growth of the discipline such as hydropower generation, rainwater harvesting, modeling of groundwater resources, drinking water supply and distribution, etc. It contains case studies and researches by internationally acclaimed experts. This text is a vital tool for all...

Groundwater systems management is vital for adequate water consumption and administration. Water-soil interactions, assessment of groundwater quality, properties of aquifers, well hydraulics, and ground water flow are some of the topics included in the book that are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced case-studies on groundwater systems manage...

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of water management with respect to irrigation. Irrigation refers to the practice of using and distributing water via artificial sources for maximum healthy produce. It is especially done in the areas which witness low rainfall and have scarce water facilities to ensure better crop production. Fresh water being a scant resource makes water management an essential practice. Therefore, wat...

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of water conservation which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. Water conservation refers to the study and practice of optimum utilization of water. Although, the population is rapidly growing but the water as a resource is not. Thus, scientists and ecologists argue that soon our society will face a severe water crisis. Therefore, water conservation has become an essential part...