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    Technological and Modern Irrigation Environment in Egypt : Best Management Practices & Evaluation (2020)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: An Overview of Modern Irrigation system in Egypt -- Irrigation: Water Resources, Types and Common Problems in Egypt -- Need for Irrigation System Evaluation -- Evolution of irrigation system, tools and Technologies -- Smart Sensing System for Precision Irrigation -- Development of Recent Information on Irrigation Technology and Management.
    Abstract: This book gathers contributions on modern irrigation environments in Egypt from an environmental and agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts in the field, it discusses a wide variety of modern irrigation problems. In the context of water resources management in Egypt, one fundamental problem is the gap between growing water demand and limited supply. As such, improving irrigation systems and providing farmers with better control over water are crucial to increasing productivity. The book presents state-of-the-art technologies and techniques that can be effectively used to address a range of problems in modern irrigation, as well as the latest research advances. Focusing on water sensing and information technologies, automated irrigation technologies, and improved irrigation efficiency. It brings together a team of experts who share their personal experiences, describe the various applications, present recent advances, and discuss possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing the techniques covered.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 369 p. 66 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030303754
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30375-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30375-4
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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    Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt: Dakhla Oasis (2021)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geology. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Management. ; Water. ; Geology. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Introduction to “Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt: Dakhla Oasis” (Abdelazim M. Negm) -- Chapter 2. The Egyptian Western Desert: Water, Agriculture and the Culture of Oases Communities (Soheer Hussen Ibrahem Mohammed) -- Part II: Geology, Geomorphology, Archaeology and Climate -- Chapter 3. The Geology of Dakhla Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt (El-Sayed Zaghloul) -- Chapter 4. Geomorphology of Dakhla Depression (Atef Moatamed A. Mohamed) -- Chapter 5. Archaeological Sites in Dakhla Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt (El-Sayed Abbas Zaghloul) -- Chapter 6. Climate Features of Dakhla Oasis (Reiji Kimura) -- Part III: Land use, soil and Cultivation -- Chapter 7. Aeolian Sand Transport Potential and its Environmental Impact in Dakhla Oasis, Egypt (Abbas M. Sharaky) -- Chapter 8. Soil Conditions of Dakhla Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt (Abdelaziz Belal) -- Chapter 9. Remote Sensing and GIS for Land Use / Land Cover Change Detection in Dakhla Oasis (Adel Shalaby) -- Chapter 10. Crop Diversification and its Efficiency in Rashda Village, Dakhla Oasis (Erina Iwasaki) -- Part IV: Hydrological Aspects and Water Resources. Chapter 11. Hydrologeological and Hydrological Conditions of Dakhla Oasis (Salwa F. Elbeih) -- Chapter 12. History of Wells in Rashda Village (Erina Iwasaki) -- Chapter 13. Development of Land Use and Groundwater in Rashda Village (Dakhla Oasis), 1960s-2018 (Erina Iwasaki) -- Chapter 14. Detecting and Controlling the Water Logging in El-Dakhla Basin (El-Sayed E. Omran) -- Chapter 15. Hydrogeophysical Investigations Using DC Resistivity Survey to Assess the Water Potentialities of the Shallow Aquifer Zone in East of Dakhla Oasis, Egypt (Khaled S. Gemail) -- Part V: Conclusions -- Chapter 16. Update, Conclusions, and Recommendations of “Sustainable Water Solutions in the Western Desert, Egypt” (Erina Iwasaki).
    Abstract: This book is a multidisciplinary manuscript bringing together contributions on water issues from natural and social scientists focused on water management and structures in a challenging environmental situation such as Dakhla Oasis in Egypt's western desert. The authors of this book are relevant scientists in hydrology, geology, remote sensing, agriculture, history, and sociology. It is devoted to various critical environmental topics such as geological and hydraulic structure, climate influence, underground water management, irrigation management, and human settlement. The book provides a range of new perspectives on solving different environmental problems in arid zones toward the region's sustainable development, based on the case studies and fieldwork in the Dakhla Oasis (Western Desert, Egypt). .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 298 p. 152 illus., 133 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030640057
    Series Statement: Earth and Environmental Sciences Library,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64005-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64005-7
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
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  • 3
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    Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in Egypt : Land and Water Resources—Smart Farming—Livestock, Fishery, and Aquaculture (2020)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Environment. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Water. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introductory Overview -- An Overview of Paleo- climate Evidence in Egypt -- Governance and Institutional Structure of Climate Change in Egypt -- Role of science, technology and innovation in addressing climate change challenges in Egypt -- Impact of Climate Change on Plant-Associated Fungi -- Impacts of Climate Change on Microbial Activity in Agricultural Egyptian soils.
    Abstract: This book gathers contributions discussing climate change in Egypt from an agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts, it presents state-of-the-art insights and the latest research developments in light of the most recent IPCC report. Focusing on identifying the specific phenomena that affect climate change in Egypt, the book also addresses the effects of climate change in Egypt, particularly examining the quality and quantity of water resources as well as the socio-economic impacts of climate change on agricultural activities. Furthermore, it explores alternative solutions to support agriculture and food security and raises awareness of adaptation and protection as the key to adapting to the risks posed by climate change. Covering the four fundamental pillars of climate change: food security, availability, access and stability, this book is a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals in Egypt and all countries with similar climatic conditions. It is also a unique source of information and updates on climate change impacts for graduates, researchers, policy planners, and decision-makers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 652 p. 115 illus., 105 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030416294
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41629-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-41629-4
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
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    Agriculture Productivity in Tunisia Under Stressed Environment (2021)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Organic agriculture in Tunisia -- Assessment of the environmental sustainability of family farming: The case of cereal sector in Tunisia -- Sustainability of the olive tree cultivation in arid conditions -- Physicochemical and sensory characterization method to identify originality and valorization of Tunisian date cultivars -- Almond genetic resources in Tunisia- from conservation to a sustainable valorization.
    Abstract: This book highlights recent efforts to sustain agricultural productivity in Tunisia under a stressed environment and aridity conditions. This book's authors gathered a unique set of applications and approaches, including techniques applied to increase yield and preserve the environment, such as organic farming and using biochar amendment and its effects on soils' physicochemical properties. This book also presents water resources management and water management practices for sustainable soil production, diagnosis, and new farming technologies to enhance water-use efficiency. The book also addresses current livestock strategies intended to maintain production sustainability, increase fish productivity, and initiatives for sustainable tourism development. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for policy planners, decision-makers, stakeholders, researchers, and graduate students in Tunisia and neighboring countries with similarly stressed environmental conditions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 348 p. 78 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030746605
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74660-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-74660-5
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
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