Effects of Deficit Irrigation and Irrigation Frequency on Wheat Yields
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 2
Abstract
The relationship between wheat yields and irrigation frequency was studied in a set of field experiments. Experimental plots were irrigated at intervals that ranged from two days to four weeks. The amounts of water applied ranged from zero to 100% of the full water requirement. The most significant findings of the present research are: (1) High frequency irrigation did not increase yields under full irrigation, nor did it mitigate the effects of deficit irrigation. The highest yields were attained with a relatively long irrigation interval of two weeks; (2) low irrigation frequencies did not further reduce yields under deficit irrigation. The highest water‐use efficiencies were achieved with irrigation intervals of four weeks.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 2 • April 1989
Pages: 172 - 184
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Copyright © 1989 ASCE.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1989
Published in print: Apr 1989
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