A holistic generic integrated approach for irrigation, crop and field management

The results proved that the SALTMED model can be considered a useful tool in the management of water, crop and soil under field conditions. The model was developed to be generic, easy and friendly to use. The model is PC based and can run under Windows 95, 98, 2000 and Windows XP operation systems. It is a physically based model and has three built-in databases for soils, crops and irrigation systems. It can be applied on any irrigation system, any soil type, any water quality and any crop. It accounts for soil heterogeneity. It calculates evapotranspiration, bare soil evaporation, plant water uptake, leaching requirements, soil salinity profiles, soil moisture profiles and yield. The model provides academics with a research tool and field mangers with a powerful tool to manage their water, crop and soil in an effective way to save water and protect the environment.