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1 Sing, J.; Agnihotri, S. 1984. Water harvesting technology for cultivation of French Bean in Kenya. In M. J. Blackie, Ed., African Regional Symposium on Small Holder Irrigation, 5-7 September 1984 (pp. 123-133). London: Hydraulics Research Ltd.
Moisture stress ; Soil moisture ; Infiltration ; Irrigated farming ; Beans (phaseolus) ; Phaseolus vulgaris / Kenya
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.3 G100 BLA Record No: H0205)
French bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris variety Vernondon) was introduced in Kenya to increase the income of small farmers and encourage export of vegetables. At present, there are 4,000 farmers each cultivating an area of 170 m around Lake Victoria where suitable soil and climatic conditions exist, covering a total cropped area of 150 ha during 1982-83. Analysis of rainfall data, variation of soil moisture and infiltration characteristics indicated that: 1) normally the average intensity of rainfall exceeds the rate of infiltration up to 200 minutes, thus allowing runoff to be harvested; and 2) at a probability level of rainfall equal to or greater than 50%, there is moisture stress in all the months except April and May. The conditions for the most economical dimensions of a frustum of a square base pyramid were determined by mathematical analysis. The dimensions for two sides slopes 0 = 45 degrees and 0 = 60 degrees were calculated. The cost of plastic lining varies from Sh300 to Sh600 for a storage volume of 10 to 20 m.
2 Tabbal, D. F.; Wickham, T. H. 1978. Effects of location and water supply on water shortages in an irrigated area. In IRRI, Irrigation policy and management in Southeast Asia. Los Banos, Philippines: International Rice Research Institute. pp.93-101.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G570 IRR Record No: J 61)
The effects of location and hydrologic factors on drought occurrence in the 5,700 ha command area of a lateral in the Philippines' Pe$aranda River Irrigation System were studied. Greater moisture stress was observed on fields located further along major canals. Minimum water requirements for rice increased substantially when fields were allowed to dry out and crack during periods of water scarcity because of increased seepage and percolation through the cracks when water was resupplied.
3 Schoney, R. A.; Massie, L. R.; Bay, T. F. 1981. Optimizing irrigation management of travelling guns. In American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Irrigation scheduling for water and energy conservation in the 80's. St. Joseph, MI, USA: ASAE. pp.54-60. (ASAE publication 23-81)
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.1 G000 AME Record No: H03375)
4 Foroud, N.; M?ndel, H.-H.; Saindon, G.; Entz, T. 1993. Effect of level and timing of moisture stress on soybean plant development and yield components. Irrigation Science, 13(4):149-155.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H012425)
5 Fouche, P. S.; Booysen, N. 1994. Evaluation of moisture stress in crops by means of remote control aerial surveillance. Sovenga, South Africa: University of the North. Department of Soil Science. viii, 63p. + appendix. (WRC report no.229/1/94)
Moisture stress ; Water stress ; Soil moisture ; Crop production ; Soyabeans ; Maize ; Wheat ; Citrus fruits ; Fertilizers ; Remote sensing ; Computer techniques ; Technology transfer ; Irrigation / South Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.2 G178 FOU Record No: H018704)
Report to the Water Research Commission on the Project: "Evaluation of moisture stress in crops by means of remote control aerial surveillance."
6 Wissuwa, M.; Smith, S. E.; Ottman, M. J. 1997. Crown moisture and prediction of plant mortality in drought-stressed alfalfa. Irrigation Science, 17(2):87-91.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H020017)
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