Irrigation & Drainage Systems Engineering

Yadav RC

Publications

• Research Article
  Support of Drainage for Management of Nitrogen Cycle in Africa
  Author(s): Yadav RCYadav RC
  
  Drainage engineering known to provide mere relief from excess surface water, water logging, rise in ground wa - ter table, and removal of accumulated toxic salts from the fields. However, since 1994 its scope was broadened and poised to cater functions of bringing social goods by enhancing food security and protection of environment. The conti - nent Africa has the minimum area under irrigation so drainage has not been promoted in general, beyond the small ar - eas under irrigation. The useful transformations of stages of nitrogen cycle occur under aerobic conditions. This study presents how good drainage will help bring aerobic condition. The study presents innovative technologies to enhance productivity of agriculture, grasslands and forest and reduce contribution of nitrous oxide. Provision of drainage on entire land uses has great potential in both irrigated and rainfed agricultur.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2168-9768.1000128

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