Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Advances in irrigation techniques in vegetable cultivation: Andre da Silva and Timothy Coolong, University of Georgia, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Irrigation systems

3 Irrigation system performance

4 Irrigation scheduling

5 Conclusions

6 Where to look for further information

7 References

Chapter 2 - Optimizing precision in orchard irrigation and nutrient management: Denise Neilsen and Gerry Neilsen, Summerland Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada;

1 Introduction

2 Optimizing precision in orchard irrigation management

3 Optimizing precision in orchard nutrient management

4 Fertigation

5 Fertigation methods

6 Nutrient requirements

7 Foliar application

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 3 - Improving water and nutrient management in tomato cultivation: E. Simonne, M. Ozores-Hampton, A. Simonne and A. Gazula, University of Florida, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Overview of tomato production systems

3 Environmental regulations affecting tomato production in the United States

4 Changing approaches to water and nutrient management: from optimizing production to optimizing input efficiency

5 Irrigation management systems for tomato production

6 Optimizing irrigation volumes and scheduling

7 Fertilization in tomato production: introduction and soil sampling

8 Nutrient sources for tomato production

9 Optimizing nitrogen (N) rates

10 Fertilizer recommendations, nutrient uptake and leaching

11 Implications of water and fertilizer use for food safety

12 Teaching water and nutrient management to tomato producers

13 Future trends and conclusion

14 Where to look for further information

15 References

Chapter 4 - Advances in irrigation/fertigation techniques in greenhouse soilless culture systems (SCS): Georgios Nikolaou and Damianos Neocleous, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus; and Evangelini Kitta and Nikolaos Katsoulas, University of Thessaly, Greece;

1 Introduction

2 Types of irrigation and fertigation system in SCS

3 Factors affecting irrigation decisions

4 Common irrigation management systems

5 Plant-based sensing and monitoring systems

6 Case study: effects of greenhouse microclimate on irrigation scheduling and the use of contact plant-sensing technology in SCS

7 The use of internet of things (IoT) technologies

8 Conclusion and future trends

9 Where to look for further information

10 Acknowledgment

11 References

Chapter 5 - Advances in irrigation practices and technology in ornamental cultivation: John D. Lea-Cox, University of Maryland, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Ornamental production systems and water use

3 Key challenges for improving irrigation efficiency: systems design and maintenance

4 Sensor-based technologies for irrigation scheduling

5 Irrigation data management and decision support systems

6 Developing a universal irrigation protocol: a case study

7 Future trends

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 6 - Advances in irrigation management in greenhouse cultivation: Stefania De Pascale, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Luca Incrocci, University of Pisa, Italy; Daniele Massa, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Italy; Youssef Rouphael, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; and Alberto Pardossi, University of Pisa, Italy;

1 Introduction

2 Irrigation systems

3 Irrigation management strategies

4 Irrigation scheduling

5 Coupling crop management practices with IE

6 Future trends and conclusion

7 References