Water Use Efficiency in Irrigated Grain Maize under Climate Change

Bibliographic information

Publication date

2026-11-11

Pays de publication

Algérie

Edition

1re édition SARAHMED, 2026

Language

Anglais

ISBN

978-9969-17-078-8

Pages

138

Format

16 × 24 cm

Legal deposit date

2026-11-25

Classification THEMA

TVDR — Irrigation et gestion de l’eau

Subject Area

Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie

Abstract

Water scarcity and climate variability complicate irrigation management for grain maize, particularly in semi-arid regions. This book examines maize development and crop water requirements, the effects of heat and drought on plant growth and grain yield, and methods for assessing water-use efficiency and water productivity. It explains evapotranspiration, soil-water balance and the interpretation of irrigation performance indicators. Surface and subsurface drip irrigation are discussed alongside their operational limitations and maintenance needs. The final chapter considers irrigation scheduling, full and deficit irrigation, and decisions that balance water conservation with grain production under constrained water supplies.

Authors and contributors

Suggested citation

Naoual Zerrarka. Water Use Efficiency in Irrigated Grain Maize under Climate Change. SARAHMED Éditions, 2026. ISBN : 978-9969-17-078-8

Rights and licence

© 2026 Naoual Zerrarka. Tous droits réservés.