Water-Saving Irrigation Techniques for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions
9781779564009
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
This book examines innovative irrigation methods designed for water-scarce regions, including drip, sprinkler, and subsurface systems. It explores principles of water conservation, soil-water-plant relationships, and the use of treated wastewater. Illustrating successful applications and sustainable practices. The book provides practical insights into precision irrigation technologies and water harvesting. It is an essential guide for agricultural professionals, researchers, and policymakers focused on sustainable farming in challenging climates.
Author Bio
Dr. Hazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 2008, MSc. In Agriculture Sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University in 2004, Post-Grade Diploma in Cotton, 2001, BSc. in Agriculture Sciences, from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 1997, worked in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 1999 till 2018 was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects. Besides that he was an editor and active member in the Research & Translation Committee, participating in issuing weekly, monthly and annually issues about the international & local cotton market including price trends and direction, recent developments & researches concerning cotton production, protection, harvesting, ginning, fiber testing, spinning & weaving since its foundation in 2000 till 2014 and from 2015 till
2018 he worked as an inspector, since 2018 till present works as a consultant.