African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6932

Review

Solar photovoltaic water pumping system for irrigation: A review

V. B. Shinde
  • V. B. Shinde
  • Department of Horticulture, COA, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
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S. S. Wandre
  • S. S. Wandre
  • Department of Soil and Water Engineering, CAET, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
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  •  Received: 04 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 19 May 2015
  •  Published: 28 May 2015

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