Irrigation and Soil Physics Department
Being the research arm of the NSRC, the division of Irrigation and soil physics leads in the implementation of saline soil and water resource management practices and technologies in Iran. The division has three sub-disciplines of Irrigation, Soil Physics and RS-GIS that aim at adopt, research, adapt, training and extension of research findings to the subject areas. In coordination and association with other NSRC divisions, other AREEO research institutes, agricultural organizations and NGOs, its prime vision is to enhance and sustain agricultural water productivity in saline areas of Iran, improve food security and increase farmers’ income. At present, DISP activities are focused on:
Mapping and evaluation of actual evapotranspiration for major crops of target areas (that are mainly faced with salinity/drought/waterlogging stresses) with the aid of satellite-based energy balance algorithms and ground-based observations,
Mapping and evaluation of soil salinity with the help of EM38 coupling with satellite remote sensing and auxiliary data,
Generation of digital saline soil and water database at national scale,
Enhancement of water use efficiency in saline irrigated fields through improvement of surface irrigation system, land leveling and optimization of agricultural inputs,
Evaluation of different pressurized irrigation systems and also traditional clay pot irrigation system in saline areas of central Iran,
Coordination and association with provincial agricultural organizations, NGOs and international research centers (ICARDA)
Dissemination of knowledge and extension of related research findings by conducting of national workshops, training courses and farm days.
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A national training program on electromagnetic induction device (EM38) for local experts, universities and advanced farmers of Fars province (Oct. 2012), followed in Yazd province (Oct. 2013) and ...
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Application of infrared thermometer for measurement of pistachio canopy temperature and ET studies in Ardakan region, Yazd province, Aug. 2012.
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Evaporation pan for ET studies in Ardakan pistachio orchards, Yazd province, Aug. 2012.
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Leachate suction from a fonnel-shaped designed instrument, installed in 120 cm soil depth for measurement of leaching fraction.
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Conducting of a training workshop on "International Experiences on Salt Affected Soils and Water Resources" in coordination with ICARDA, Yazd province, Oct. 2013
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Application of EM38 for soil salinity appraisal in Khuzestan province, Azadegan plain, 2011-2012
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Seasonal monitoring of ground water and soil salinities in Khuzestan province, Azadegan plain , 2011-2012.
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Generation of digital database for groundwater and soil attributes of Khuzestan province, Azadegan plain.
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NSRC staff Participation in Farm Day ceremony, Khatam region, Yazd province, June. 2012
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Conducting of an integrated program on "Enhancement of water use efficiency in saline irrigated wheat fields of Yazd province" by NSRC, 2011-2015
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Soil salinity and water consumption management in pistachio orchads.
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Field visit by NSRC staff for registration of wheat agronomic features, 2014
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NSRC experiences on groundwater monitoring in Azadegan Plain, Khuzestan province, 2006.
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In coordination with ICARDA scientist, looking for a representative site for implementation of research findings in Khuzestan province, Oct. 2013.
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Strengthening of farmer's knowledge on salinity management in irrigated Pistachios through conducting of a 4 weeks workshop in Bafq region, South east of Yazd province, Sept. 2013.
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1st coordination and launch meeting on "Mapping and Evaluation of Pistachio Actual Evapotranspiration under Saline Condition" held in National Salinity Research Center, Yazd, Iran, On 2 Aug. 2014.
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Conducting of the 1st international meeting on "RS-based Evapotranspiration Estimation Methods in Iran" in coordination with ICARDA scientist, Yazd, Nov. 2014
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Publishment of fact sheets, extension papers and technical guildelines in field of drip and surface irrigation and their optimization methods in saline condition
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