In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for water to meet the world's growing
population. At the same time, increasing drought phenomena reduce water availability. At …

The necessity for global engineering and technological solutions to address rural
environmental challenges is paramount, particularly in improving rural waste treatment and …

More than half of global water use can be attributed to crop irrigation, and as the human
population grows, so will the water requirements of agriculture. Improved irrigation will be …

Variable rate irrigation is usually based on prescription maps delineated according to a
static approach. Irrigation rate and timing are optimized by sensor and/or models applied …

The coverage of center pivot irrigation systems used around the world has increased. One
potential factor driving their adoption is improved water application efficiency relative to …

The hydraulic conductivity of hemp stems under water-stress conditions was investigated to
assess the impact on water transport from the root to the leaves. Water-stress conditions …

Improving traditional surface irrigation technology and vigorously promoting water-saving
surface irrigation are important ways to improve the efficiency of water resource utilization. In …

In the North China Plain, drought usually occurs during the interval between wheat harvest
and maize sowing in normal and dry years. The first irrigation for maize plays a critical role in …