Incorporation of the Leaching Fraction Parameter to the Optimization Process of Surface Irrigation Systems in Saline Conditions

Abstract

AbstractIn the case of using saline water for a blocked-end surface irrigation system, the use of excess water is necessary for soil salinity control, which is defined as the leaching fraction (LF) parameter. The leaching phenomenon may decrease the ...Practical ApplicationsOptimization of surface irrigation primarily aims to achieve higher application efficiency while minimizing irrigation losses. One significant component of these losses occurs through deep percolation, which is the downward movement ...