Advanced knowledge on soil and water conservation measures in fruit orchards.

Abstract

Water is precious commodity and advanced knowledge on soil and water conservation in orchard growing is utmost requirement. Associated traditional knowledge in conjunction with advanced practices enhanced the scope of conservation strategies. Water conservation technologies to reduce the soil erosion runoff, sediment and nutrient loss in sloppy or other land use systems along with watershed development programme are needs to be adopted. Climate change issues are ever concerning as the way it impacts on water bodies and rainfall patterns etc. Rainwater harvesting, rooftop water conservation or in soil ground not only enhanced the chances of ground water recharge but also of pond recharge capacity. Water quality is therefore most important issue for human consumption as well as fruit production. Hence its management is prerequisite for long-term sustainable survival of civilians. The present study dealt with advanced knowledge with soil water conservation for improved fruit production.