Evidence is given of the role of initial soil moisture content, θ <Subscript> i </Subscript>, in determining the surface runoff hydrograph at field scale, that is a crucial element when distributed models for the estimate of basin response to rainfall have to be formulated. This analysis relies upon simulations...</subscript>

In soil profiles, special emphasis has been placed on the migration of agricultural chemicals spread intentionally or accidentally into deep soils or groundwater body. To prevent soil water pollution and estimate the magnitude of the hazard caused by these chemicals, it is necessary to know the...

We examine the water-use balance, fruit yield and water-use efficiency of five-year-old peach trees with two different mulching systems: plastic film mulched ridge, with furrows (PFM) and straw mulched (SM). Compared with the clean tillage (CT) water management method, PFM increased, and SM...

Monitoring soil moisture with spatial and temporal distribution is in big demand in arid and semi-arid regions. In Loess Plateau in China, where soil erosion is a major issue, information about soil water content helps in the planning of regional water resources and vegetation restoration for...

Double cropping is an option to increase feed production from a unit of land. However, summer crop yields may be depressed due to shortened length of growing season and elevated drought risk. We studied the effect of double cropping winter small grain silage crops (rye, Secale cereale L. and...

The installation and operation costs of drip irrigation systems can be reduced if the systems are designed using a lower uniformity. However, it remains unclear whether a lower system uniformity will result in a decreased crop yield and product quality in arid regions. Field experiments were...

Water dynamics and salt distribution in the soil were studied under Fixed Partial Root zone Drying irrigation (FPRD) conditions in corn fields in Northern Greece. FPRD irrigation technique was applied without deficit treatment in two calcareous soils, a sandy clay loam and a sandy loam. Soil...

Soil water plays an important role in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) production, especially inside greenhouse. The object of this study was to determine the soil water content criteria at which growth and yield production of muskmelon would be optimal based on soil water measured by Time Domain...

Identifying representative locations that estimate mean soil water content (SWC) for an area of interest is one of the most important applications of the concept of temporal stability but typically requires extensive sampling on multiple occasions. This study aimed to examine the feasibility of...

The soil water balance can be solved for evapotranspiration (ET) using soil water change in storage data from either weighing lysimetry or soil water sensing and measurement, along with data on the other components of the water balance. Weighing lysimeters are expensive and, although accurate,...