Irrigation and Drainage Systems

Aims & Scope

Human intervention in the control of water for sustainable agricultural development involves the application of technology and management approaches to: (i) provide the appropriate quantities of water when it is needed by the crops, (ii) prevent salinisation and water-logging of the root zone, (iii) protect land from flooding, and (iv) maximise the beneficial use of water by appropriate allocation, conservation and reuse.

All this has to be achieved within a framework of economic, social and environmental constraints.

The Journal, therefore, covers a wide range of subjects, advancement in which, through high quality papers in the Journal, will make a significant contribution to the enormous task of satisfying the needs of the world’s ever-increasing population.

The Journal also publishes book reviews.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Business, Management and Accounting, Environmental Science and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration Under Inaccurate Data Conditions

  Citation: 795

  Authors: Peter, Richard G.

• Review on estimation of evapotranspiration from remote sensing data: From empirical to numerical modeling approaches

  Citation: 320

  Authors: Dominique, Bernard, Albert

• A Landsat-based energy balance and evapotranspiration model in Western US water rights regulation and planning

  Citation: 244

  Authors: Richard G., M., Anthony, Ricardo

• Irrigation and Salinity: a Perspective Review of the Salinity Hazards of Irrigation Development in the Arid Zone

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Lambert K., Karim

• Operational aspects of satellite-based energy balance models for irrigated crops in the semi-arid U.S.

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Masahiro, Ricardo, Richard G., James L.

• Wastewater production, treatment, and irrigation in Middle East and North Africa

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Manzoor, Akissa, Toshio, Esmat

• Groundwater table and salinity: Spatial and temporal distribution and influence on soil salinization in Khorezm region (Uzbekistan, Aral Sea Basin)

  Citation: 110

  Authors: M., A., I., G., J. P. A., B., P. L. G., C.

• Irrigation Performance Indicators Based on Remotely Sensed Data: a Review of Literature

  Citation: 110

  Authors: W.G.M., M.G.

• Standard precipitation index to track drought and assess impact of rainfall on watertables in irrigation areas

  Citation: 108

  Authors: S., H. F., T.

• Use of Electrical Conductivity Instead of Soluble Salts for Soil Salinity Monitoring in Central Asia

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Y., I., N.