Comparison of modern irrigation methods (Drip, Sprinkler) with surface irrigation method (furrow) for maize production


Abstract in English

This study was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University, during two seasons (2002-2003) to assess the effect of irrigation methods (drip, sprinkler, furrow) of maize (Gota 82). The results showed significant differences between irrigation methods in grain and green weight production (average of two seasons, for grain: 6.48 t/ha,6.065 t/ha, and 7.905 t/ha for drip, sprinkler and furrow irrigation respectively, and for green weight 24.4t/ha, 22.04t/ha, and 25.75t/ha for drip, sprinkler and furrow irrigation respectively).Concerning total water requirement, drip irrigation method was the lowest one (average of two seasons, 4392.87m3/ha) followed by sprinkler irrigation (5565m3/ha) compared with furrow irrigation (9011.92m3/ha).

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