Water management in raised bed systems: a case study from the Chao Phraya delta, Thailand
Water management in raised bed systems: a case study from the Chao Phraya delta, Thailand
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高床系统的水管理:泰国湄南河三角洲的案例研究
DOI:
10.1016/s0378-3774(98)00112-7
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发表时间:
1999
影响因子:
6.7
通讯作者:
R. Korpraditskul
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作者:
F. Molle;Chusak Sutthi;J. Keawkulaya;R. Korpraditskul
Agricultural diversification is a major trend in Asian rice-based systems. In lowlands, however, soil and water conditions are mostly suitable for rice cultivation and the development of raised beds is often required to accommodate vegetables or fruit trees. Raised bed systems go together with specific techniques of water management, both at the polder level (between the plots and the canals) and at the plot level (bed irrigation). Details of this management in the Chao Phraya Delta are given for three different crops: mango, grapes and asparagus and differences are explained. The water balance over 1 year is specified, showing the impact of seepage and estimating water requirements. Water quality is shown to be a major issue.