Exploring the basic considerations relating to soil-water-plant interactions, this book examines methods for soil moisture measurement, evapotranspiration, irrigation systems, tensiometer use and installation, and principles of drip/ micro/ trickle irrigation. The author also discusses filtration systems, automation and chloration in these syste

Dr. Megh Raj Goyal obtained his bachelor degree in agricultural engineering from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India. He obtained his MS and PhD degrees in agricultural engineering from Ohio State University, USA. At present, he is a professor of agricultural and biomedical engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus. He has published more than 200 technical articles in professional journals, a textbook on the elements of agroclimatology, conference proceedings on biomechanics, and two bibliographies on micro irrigation. A professionally licensed engineer, he is known as the "Father of Irrigation" in Puerto Rico.

Methods to Measure Soil Moisture. Evapotranspiration. The Tensiometer: Use, Installation, and Maintenance. Irrigation Systems. Principles of Drip/Trickle or Micro Irrigation. Installation. Chemigation. Chloration. Filtration Systems. Service and Maintenance. Design of Trickle Irrigation Systems. Design of Lateral Lines. Evaluation of the Uniformity Coefficients. Use of Soil Mulch. Viability Studies.