Arsenic in Rice Ecosystem under Different Irrigation Regimes - Couverture souple

Basu, Biswajit

 
9783659426544: Arsenic in Rice Ecosystem under Different Irrigation Regimes

Synopsis

This research work aimed at reduction of arsenic in rice grain which is a prominent source of arsenic poisoning through water management. Varied levels of deficit irrigation were tested against common farmers' practice. It showed how deficit irrigation could be used at farmers' field to minimize the entry of poisonous arsenic into human body through food-chain. Besides, the research also aimed at saving water which is a precious natural resource.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This research work aimed at reduction of arsenic in rice grain which is a prominent source of arsenic poisoning through water management. Varied levels of deficit irrigation were tested against common farmers' practice. It showed how deficit irrigation could be used at farmers' field to minimize the entry of poisonous arsenic into human body through food-chain. Besides, the research also aimed at saving water which is a precious natural resource.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. Biswajit Basu completed his Ph. D work on mitigation of arsenic in rice through water management in eastern part of India. He is now working under Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal, India. Besides agriculture, he loves his pets, camera, family and friends.

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