Irrigation efficiency and quality of irrigation return flows in the Ebro River Basin: An overview

J Causapé, D Quílez, R Aragüés - Environmental monitoring and …, 2006 - Springer
The review analysis of twenty two irrigation efficiency (IE) studies carried out in the Ebro
River Basin shows that IE is low (average IE) avg (= 53%) in surface-irrigated areas with …

Irrigation modernization and water conservation in Spain: The case of Riegos del Alto Aragón

S Lecina, D Isidoro, E Playán, R Aragüés - Agricultural Water Management, 2010 - Elsevier
This study analyzes the effects of irrigation modernization on water conservation, using the
Riegos del Alto Aragón (RAA) irrigation project (NE Spain, 123354ha) as a case study. A …

DSSAT modelling for best irrigation management practices assessment under Mediterranean conditions

W Malik, F Dechmi - Agricultural water management, 2019 - Elsevier
Water is considered the most critical resource for sustainable development in Spain. Crop
models can enhance water efficiency, which provides an economic advantage while also …

Irrigation modernization in Spain: Effects on water quantity and quality—A conceptual approach

S Lecina, D Isidoro, E Playán… - Improving Water Policy …, 2013 - taylorfrancis.com
This article analyses the effects of irrigation modernization processes on water quantity and
quality, taking the Ebro river basin (NE Spain) as a case study. The objective is to contribute …

Investigating the temporal and spatial variations of water consumption in Urmia Lake River Basin considering the climate and anthropogenic effects on the agriculture …

M Taheri, M Emadzadeh, M Gholizadeh… - Agricultural water …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Urmia Lake River Basin (ULRB) is one of the most important habitats in the world
and one of the major agricultural regions in Iran. On average, the ratio of irrigation to …

Environmental Impact of Irrigation in La Violada District (Spain) II. Nitrogen Fertilization and Nitrate Export Patterns in Drainage Water

D Isidoro, D Quílez, R Aragüés - Journal of Environmental …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Fertilizer leaching affects farm profitability and contributes to nonpoint‐source pollution of
receiving waters. This work aimed to establish nitrate nitrogen export from La Violada Gully …

Methodology for quantifying groundwater abstractions for agriculture via remote sensing and GIS

S Castaño, D Sanz, JJ Gómez-Alday - Water resources management, 2010 - Springer
Among the difficulties and uncertainties that arise when determining water balance is the
calculation of groundwater abstraction. This factor is particularly important in aquifers whose …

Regional-specific numerical models of evapotranspiration using gene-expression programming interface in Sahel

S Traore, A Guven - Water resources management, 2012 - Springer
An accurate and simple Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo) numerical model eases to use
for supporting irrigation planning and its effective management is highly desired in Sahelian …

Remote sensing and GIS techniques for assessing irrigation performance: Case study in southern California

S Taghvaeian, CMU Neale, JC Osterberg… - Journal of Irrigation …, 2018 - ascelibrary.org
This paper presents the potential of remotely sensed data in addressing spatially distributed
irrigation equity, adequacy, and sustainability. The surface energy balance algorithm for …

Assessment of irrigation and environmental quality at the hydrological basin level: I. Irrigation quality

J Causapé, D Quílez, R Aragüés - Agricultural Water Management, 2004 - Elsevier
Irrigated agriculture notably increases crop productivity, but consumes high volumes of
water and may induce off-site pollution of receiving water bodies. The objectives of this …