Integral Management of Irrigation Water in Intensive Horticultural Systems of Almería
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García Caparrós, Pedro; Contreras París, Juana Isabel; Segura Pérez, María Luz; Baeza Cano, Rafael; Lao Arenas, María TeresaDate
2017-12-07Abstract
The development of intensive horticulture in Almería, with a huge increase in greenhouse surface area, is related to three essential factors: climatic characteristics, groundwater use and mulching sandy soil. The purpose of the present paper is to draw a picture of the integral management of water irrigation in the intensive horticultural systems in the region, by identifying the most significant water resource contributions and alternative water resources. Results indicate that the use of groundwater for the irrigation of horticultural crops in the greenhouses presents a high degree of overexploitation of the aquifers, but due to the continuous search for alternative water resources, such as desalinated and reclaimed water, as well as in-depth knowledge of the integral management of water irrigation through automated fertigation and localized irrigation systems, the current status of the water resources could be sustainable. Moreover, being conscious of the pollution generated by agri...
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cascade cropping system
desalinated water
phytodepuration
recirculation
reclaimed water
sustainability
water resources