Sensors used to optimize irrigation in greenhouses. CRRHAB, Chott-Mariem, Sousse (Tunisia). 2 June 2022
As part of the dissemination activities for the iGUESS-MED project, the Regional Research Centre on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) conducted a training course on June 2, 2022, targeting a delegation from CIHEAM Bari, Italy, comprising 18 among students, professors, and Tunisian experts (WES MED project training activities). The course concentrated on the application of sensors and monitoring devices for efficient irrigation management in greenhouses. It featured a classroom session led by Imed Ben Aissa and Mohsen Mansour, which addressed various methods for assessing crop water requirements and the utilization of decision support systems (DSS) to optimize irrigation schedules. Additionally, participants were introduced to the significance of employing models and DSS to enhance water conservation and irrigation efficiency. Following the session, attendees toured the iGUESS-MED trial at the CRRHAB experimental station.
Imed Ben Aissa is a researcher at the Regional Research Center for Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB) in Chott Mariem, Tunisia. He works on soil, water and environment and especially on irrigation management in the fields of horticulture and organic agriculture contributing to the advancement of sustainable agricultural practices. He has participated in international and national projects focusing on water and salt management and irrigation scheduling.
Imed ben Aissa (CRRHAB)
He is researcher specializing in agroclimatology at the Regional Research Centre on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB). His research focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the plot scale, addressing crop water requirements, and managing irrigation under both normal and stressed conditions. He also studies the effects of climate change on crops, including climatic trends, impacts, and adaptation strategies.
Dr. Mohsen Mansour (CRRHAB)