Irrigation Science

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Irrigation Science is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes original research and short communications reporting on irrigation-related studies.

Explores the challenges of maintaining long-term productivity of irrigated lands and increasing agricultural water efficiency.
Features contributions from plant, soil, and atmospheric sciences.
Known for its broad scope and multidisciplinary approach.
Noted by 97% of surveyed authors as a journal they would consider publishing in again.

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Samuel Ortega-Farias PhD

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Journal Impact Factor: 3.5 (2024)

5-year Journal Impact Factor: 3.4 (2024)

Submission to first decision (median): 12 days

Downloads: 264.6k (2025)

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Remote Sensing and Irrigation Monitoring

Efficient irrigation is a challenge to sustainable agriculture, particularly in the context of climate change, water scarcity, and the need for...

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Advances in Irrigation Science: Sensors, Remote Sensing, and Models for Sustainable Agricultural Water Management

This collection seeks to present innovative approaches to sustainable irrigation by highlighting technologies and models that improve water-use...

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New insights for Water Resources Management in Agriculture

Water scarcity, climate variability, and the increasing demand for food are intensifying the pressure on agricultural water resources worldwide.

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Latest articles

Multiple regression modelling of bed expansion and backwashing pressure drop in pressurised porous media filters for microirrigation and comparison with semi-analytical models
Jonathan Graciano-Uribe
Toni Pujol
Jaume Puig-Bargués
Original Paper Open access 16 May 2026 Article: 84
Dynamics and drivers of maize (Zea mays L.) water use efficiency at leaf and plant scales under partial root-zone drying irrigation combined with mulching across two soil regimes
Syam Chintala
B V N P. Kambhammettu
Original Paper 09 May 2026 Article: 83
Part of 1 collection:

New insights for Water Resources Management in Agriculture
Managing brackish water to boost wheat and barley yield, water productivity, and maintain soil solute potential in the Ganges Delta
Khokan Kumer Sarker
Mohammed Mainuddin
Priya Lal Chandra Paul
Original Paper 30 April 2026 Article: 82
Part of 1 collection:

New insights for Water Resources Management in Agriculture
Meteorological drivers modulate evapotranspiration trends under climate warming in Northeastern Spain
Nery Zapata
Eva T. Medina
E. Playán
Original Paper Open access 30 April 2026 Article: 81
Effects of rice residue mulch and irrigation scheduling on wheat yield and water productivity in north-west India
Parul Mandal
V. K. Sindhu
A. S. Brar
Original Paper 27 April 2026 Article: 80

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This journal has 132 open access articles

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Supporting the Sustainable Developmental Goals

We are proud to acknowledge that over 50% of the articles published in this journal in 2025 were related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Call For Papers: New insights for Water Resources Management in Agriculture

This collection brings together research and reviews that explore innovative methods, tools and strategies for sustainable water resources management in agriculture.

Submission deadline: October 31 2026
Call For Papers: Advances in Irrigation Science: Sensors, Remote Sensing, and Models for Sustainable Agricultural Water Management

This collection presents innovative approaches to sustainable irrigation by highlighting technologies that increase resilience to climate change.

Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

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Electronic ISSN: 1432-1319
Print ISSN: 0342-7188
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Irrigation Science

Overview

Journal metrics

Calls for papers

Remote Sensing and Irrigation Monitoring

Advances in Irrigation Science: Sensors, Remote Sensing, and Models for Sustainable Agricultural Water Management

New insights for Water Resources Management in Agriculture

Latest articles

Multiple regression modelling of bed expansion and backwashing pressure drop in pressurised porous media filters for microirrigation and comparison with semi-analytical models

Dynamics and drivers of maize (Zea mays L.) water use efficiency at leaf and plant scales under partial root-zone drying irrigation combined with mulching across two soil regimes

Managing brackish water to boost wheat and barley yield, water productivity, and maintain soil solute potential in the Ganges Delta

Meteorological drivers modulate evapotranspiration trends under climate warming in Northeastern Spain

Effects of rice residue mulch and irrigation scheduling on wheat yield and water productivity in north-west India

Journal updates

Supporting the Sustainable Developmental Goals

For Authors and Editors

Call For Papers: New insights for Water Resources Management in Agriculture

Call For Papers: Advances in Irrigation Science: Sensors, Remote Sensing, and Models for Sustainable Agricultural Water Management

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