Drip Irrigation and Subirrigation of Sugarcane
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 1
Abstract
The difference in sugarcane evapotranspiration (ET), sugarcane yield, and soil moisture content between drip irrigation and subirrigation, are compared using four lysimeters, each 5.5‐m diameter by 1.2‐m deep. Plant cane with two ratoons are grown. The results show that the soil moisture content in the profile with the subirrigation system is much greater than with the drip irrigation system. Before canopy closure of the plant cane, ET from drip irrigation is significantly lower than from subirrigation; whereas, after canopy closure for the two ratoons, the ET from drip irrigation is significantly higher than from subirrigation. Cane yield from drip irrigation is significantly higher than from subirrigation. About 95 kg and 109 kg of water are required to produce 1 kg of cane yield for drip irrigation and subirrigation, respectively.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 1 • February 1988
Pages: 143 - 155
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Published online: Feb 1, 1988
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