A5034457542- Irrigation Practices and Water Management
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Water resources management and optimization
- Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
- Historical and socio-economic studies of Spain and related regions
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Plant and soil sciences
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Membrane Separation Technologies
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Soil Science and Environmental Management
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
- Knowledge Societies in the 21st Century
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Agricultural and Food Production Studies
- Water Resource Management and Quality
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
2013-2022
University of Cartagena
2010
The increasing shortage of water for crop irrigation in arid and semiarid regions is encouraging the use non-conventional resources. In last decade, seawater desalination has consolidated its position as an alternative source to increase supply agricultural Spain Israel, where farmers’ acceptance progressively rising, despite price being much higher than that other conventional sources. This article describes current situation desalinated production agriculture southeast Spain, analyzes key...
Greenhouse cultivation in the Mediterranean region has undoubtedly enhanced economic growth and generated social benefits by making an efficient use of resources. However, these production systems caused undesirable environmental impacts. In order to move towards cleaner greenhouse areas, this study assessed potential trade-offs integration on-farm reverse osmosis system powered photovoltaic solar energy recycle drainage effluents from greenhouses. To that end, we compare footprint a tomato...
Curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to combat climate change is a major global challenge. Although irrigated agriculture consumes considerable energy that generates GHG emissions, the biomass produced also represents an important CO2 sink, which can counterbalance emissions. The source of water supply considerably influences irrigation consumption and, consequently, resulting carbon footprint. This study evaluates potential impact on footprint partially and fully replacing conventional...
Crop diversification is becoming increasingly important for preserving soil and ecosystems’ health and, subsequently, crop productivity sustainability. Intercropping practices adopted in monocultural woody crops, with herbaceous crops covering the otherwise bare alleyways, foster ecological interactions can provide both environmental economic advantages. In this study, intercropping were implemented a traditional mandarin orchard south-eastern Spain, which was monitored three years to assess...
Abstract A typical agricultural water reservoir (AWR) of 2400 m 2 area and 5 depth, located in a semi‐arid (southern Spain), was surveyed on daily basis for 1 year. The annual evaporation flux 102·7 W −2 , equivalent to an evaporated depth 1310 mm year −1 . heat storage rate G exhibited clear cycle with peak gain April ( ∼ 45 ) loss November 40 ), leading marked hysteretic trend when (λ E related net radiation R n ). λ strongly correlated the available energy representing 91% AWR loss....
The main objective of this study was to assess the impact a suspended cover on evaporation loss an agricultural water reservoir (AWR). To aim, detailed data collection carried out in typical AWR located south-eastern Spain during 2 consecutive years. During first year, remained uncovered, while second year it covered with double black polyethylene (PE) shade cloth. On annual scale, observed that can provide reduction 85%. Two approaches, energy balance and mass transfer, were used analyse...
Agricultural water reservoirs (AWRs) are commonly used to guarantee supply throughout the whole irrigation season in arid and semiarid areas. An important fraction of total stored is lost through evaporation, substantially decreasing overall efficiency. In this study, effects suspended shade cloth covers (SSCCs) on reducing evaporation quality have been experimentally assessed. To aim, an AWR located south-eastern Spain was monitored during two consecutive years. During first year, remained...
This work compares mechanical pruning followed up by hand versus manual in the case of ‘Fortune’ mandarins. Yield and fruit quality were measured over a three-year period. Two intensities tested, these being as width row middles left free after pruning. Although there differences biomass diameter branches that cut, no observed between two terms yield or quality. In all treatments, size reached highest category. The treatments consisted in: (i) every year, (ii) (iii) alternating previous...