Geografie 1985, 90, 304-309

https://doi.org/10.37040/geografie1985090040304

The Development of Irrigation in the World and Its Hydrological Consequences

Vladislav Kříž

Český hydrometeorologický ústav, pobočka Ostrava, K myslivně 1, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czechia

The paper treats of the development of irrigation in the world agriculture, the volume of required supplies, and the hydrological consequences of the application in the water balance of vast areas.