Irrigation impact on sugar cane cultivation in the Mae Klong Irrigation Project, Thailand | |
| Author | Ekasit Kositsakulchai |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. IR-93-12 |
| Subject(s) | Mae Klong Irrigation Project Irrigation farming--Thailand Irrigation farming |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. IR-93-12 |
| Abstract | Impact of irrigation on sugar cane was evaluated by considering the soil-water-climatic environment and the effectiveness of irrigation and drainage improvements. A geographical information system (GIS) is a tool for classifying sugar cane field based on soil and irrigation information. Water and climate factors were studied by simulating soilwater balance. Water requirement of sugar cane was estimated from climatic demand by Penman method, supplements were rainfall and irrigation water. Irrigation and drainage improvements were assessed by considering the analyzed data and the results of survey and interview. The results reveal that sugar cane is generally cultivated in loam soil and less drainage problem field. According to the present conditions of farming practice and cropping calendar, rainfall variation has the most effect on sugar cane yield during May to August. Irrigation and drainage improvements enable farmers to mitigate damage caused by drought and inundation. However, the improvements are not clearly reflected in yield, owing to farmers are not fully utilized them. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. IR-93-11 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Irrigation Engineering and Management (IR) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kono, Yasuyuki; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Eiumnoh, Apisit;Murali, Narasipur Seethramiah; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Roya_l Thai Government.; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |