Simulation of crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficients with data in weighing lysimeters

Estimating cotton evapotranspiration crop coefficients with a multispectral vegetation index

Crop coefficients are a widely used and universally accepted method for estimating the crop evapotranspiration (ETc) component in irrigation scheduling programs. However, uncertainties of generalized basal crop coefficient (Kcb) curves can contribute to ETc estimates that are substantially different from actual ETc. Limited research with corn has shown improvements to irrigation scheduling due ...

Evapotranspiration Estimation Using Soil Water Balance, Weather and Crop Data

The rise in water demand for agriculture, industry, domestic, and environmental needs requires sagacious use of this limited resource. Since agriculture (mainly irrigation) is the major user of water, improving agricultural water management is essential. Efficient agricultural water management requires reliable estimation of crop water requirement (evapotranspiration). Evapotranspiration (ET) i...

Evapotranspiration and Water Management for Crop Production

Monitoring Cotton Crop Evapotranspiration Based On Satellite Data

The water demand to meet seasonal and long-term water needs in Thessaly, central Greece, is related to historical semi-arid conditions in the region, which is the main agricultural area of the country. In this paper irrigation water requirements are assessed through the estimation and monitoring of crop evapotranspiration ETc for cotton fields in Thessaly. Remotely sensed data are used to delin...

Remotely Sensed Evapotranspiration Data Assimilation for Crop Growth Modeling

The agricultural sector will require more water in the near future to provide more food, fibre and fuels (Molden et al., 2007). As population increases and development calls for increased demand of food, a change in diet due to increased prosperity, and a recent focus on biofuels. This population growth coupled with industrialization and urbanization will result in an increasing demand for wate...