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MICRO IRRIGATION NETWORK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- micro irrigation network
1, record 1, English, micro%20irrigation%20network
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- micro-irrigation system 2, record 1, English, micro%2Dirrigation%20system
correct
- micro irrigation system 3, record 1, English, micro%20irrigation%20system
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A micro irrigation system delivers water to the crop using a network of mainlines, sub-mains and lateral lines with emission points spaced along their lengths. 3, record 1, English, - micro%20irrigation%20network
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Construct reservoirs and dug well/tanks for waste water recycling(household based) and use of micro water harvesting as well as underground water within the existing micro irrigation network. 1, record 1, English, - micro%20irrigation%20network
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-irrigation network
- microirrigation network
- microirrigation system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau de micro-irrigation
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20micro%2Dirrigation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un réseau de micro-irrigation comprend de l'amont vers l'aval : - un point d'eau, - une installation de tête avec régulation de pression, injection d'engrais et filtration, - une canalisation principale alimentant un ou plusieurs postes, - dans chaque poste un porte-rampes qui alimente des rampes de distribution. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20micro%2Dirrigation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- réseau d'irrigation localisée
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de microirrigación
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microirrigaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diseñar, evaluar y operar un sistema de microirrigación para aplicar adecuada y oportunamente la cantidad de agua requerida por un cultivo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20microirrigaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-12-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micro-irrigation system
1, record 2, English, micro%2Dirrigation%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- low-flow irrigation system 2, record 2, English, low%2Dflow%20irrigation%20system
correct
- micro irrigation system 3, record 2, English, micro%20irrigation%20system
- low flow system 2, record 2, English, low%20flow%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] system (drip, trickle, [or] micro sprinklers) [that] provides water in small volumes and generally provides water to plants with less waste than furrow irrigation. 2, record 2, English, - micro%2Dirrigation%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A micro irrigation system delivers water to the crop using a network of mainlines, sub-mains and lateral lines with emission points spaced along their lengths. 1, record 2, English, - micro%2Dirrigation%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Drip and trickle systems apply water through small holes in small diameter tubes placed on or below the surface of the field. Another type of system, micro sprinklers, supplies water from low-volume sprinkler heads located above the surface. Low flow systems are expensive and their use is generally limited to high-value crops such as vegetables, fruits, and vineyards. 2, record 2, English, - micro%2Dirrigation%20system
Record 2, Key term(s)
- microirrigation
- low volume irrigation
- low pressure irrigation
- low-flow system
- low flow irrigation system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de micro-irrigation
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20micro%2Dirrigation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de micro-irrigation apporte en permanence de l'eau aux plants. Avec le système d'irrigation par aspersion, l'apport d'eau est intermittent; on le met en marche en général quand la quantité d'eau utile aux plantes a baissé de moitié. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20micro%2Dirrigation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- système de micro-irrigation localisée
- système de microirrigation
- système de micro irrigation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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