Alternate Wet/dry Irrigation in Rice Cultivation
| Author | : Wim van der Hoek |
| Publisher | : IWMI |
| Total Pages | : 39 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789290904182 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9290904186 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (186 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Alternate Wet/dry Irrigation in Rice Cultivation by : Wim van der Hoek
Download or read book Alternate Wet/dry Irrigation in Rice Cultivation written by Wim van der Hoek and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2001 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More irrigated land is devoted to rice than to any other crop. A method to save water in irrigated rice cultivation is the intermittent drying of the rice fields, known as alternate wet/dry irrigation (AWDI). This report reviews previous studies in AWDI, with a focus on mosquito vector control, water saving, and rice yields. Examples are provided from a number of countries.
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