With the increased use of alternative irrigation water sources
on turfgrass and landscape sites, their management is becoming more
complex and whole ecosystems-oriented. Yet few turfgrass managers
have received formal training in the intricacies of irrigation
water. Turfgrass and Landscape Irrigation Water Quality: Assessment
and Management provides a comprehensive, science-based review of
irrigation water quality. The book examines field problems in a
logical manner, provides clear scientific explanations, and offers
detailed practical information for resolving each specific problem
in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Divided into four parts, the book begins with an overview of the
assessment of irrigation water. It discusses factors that affect
the quality of water, assists readers in understanding irrigation
water quality tests, and examines field monitoring. The second part
focuses on explaining scientific irrigation water quality
situations or challenges associated with various water sources,
including saline, seawater, and reclaimed irrigation water, as well
as stormwater reuse.
The next section explores management options for site-specific
problems. The authors discuss irrigation system design when
confronted with poor quality water, salt leaching, water
acidification, and turfgrass nutritional considerations, and
discusses lake, pond, and stream management and other water issues.
Lastly, the text addresses potential environmental concerns related
to irrigation water sources on the watershed/landscape level. The
book contains several case studies which further clarify the
material and provides a comprehensive appendix list of landscape
plants and their relative salinity tolerances.
The diversity and nature of various water quality related
challenges are quite daunting, even for the most seasoned
professional. This volume provides a foundation for understanding
the complexities of water quality that is certain to lead to
science-based management decisions that are environmentally
friendly and sustainable for years to come.
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