Irrigation Principles and Practices

Irrigation Principles and Practices published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, NY, 1955. 2nd Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 405 Pgs. By Orson W Isr'lsen PhD, Head, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Utah State Agricultural College. Irrigation principles are stressed in this book along with considerable material describing modern methods and practices. Contents include: Sources and storage of irrigation water; Measurement of irrigation water; Pumping water for irrigation; Irrigation methods; Farm irrigation implements and structures; Basic soil and water relations; Storage of water in unsaturated soils; The flow of water in soils; Saline and alkali soils; Drainage of irrigated lands; Time of irrigation; Consumptive use of water; Irrigation of cereals, forage, and root crops; Irrigation of orchards; Irrigation in humid climates; and Social and administrative aspects of irrigation. Illustrated with charts, maps and photographs. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 11110.