Water is the most important factor of agriculture. With growing populations and changing climates, efficient water management is no longer optional—it is a necessity. This comprehensive PDF serves as a detailed study notes on Water Management and Micro Irrigation, focusing heavily on optimizing water use efficiency, understanding soil-water-plant relationships, and deploying modern irrigation technologies like drip and sprinkler systems.
Topics Covered:
- Development of Irrigation in India
- Role of Water in Plant Growth
- Soil Water Movement
- Soil Moisture Measurement
- Moisture Extraction Pattern of Crops
- Crop Water Requirement
- Water Requirement for different Crops
- Water Budgeting and its Importance
- Water Use Efficiency & Indices
- Agronomic Practices for use of Problem Water
- Water Management for Problem Soils
- Water Management Technology
- Command Area Development
- Water Logging and Field Drainage
- Drip Irrigation and Fertigation
- Sprinkler Irrigation
- Plastic Mulching for Crop Production
- Methods of Irrigation