Showing 13 results for Water Use Efficiency
A. Alizadeh, A.g. Ghorbani, G.h. Haghnia,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (1-2001)
Abstract
In order to compare the effect of drip and furrow irrigation methods with different quantities of water (50%, 75%, and 100% of the amount of water evaporated from class A pan evaporation during irrigation intervals) on yield and quality of tomato, an experiment was conducted on a silty loam soil in Mashhad Agricultural Research Station. The experimental design was a factorial trial with completely randomized blocks and. four replications.
The results showed that the highest yield (51 t/ha) was obtained from the treatment of drip irrigation with 100% water application. This amount was 4.5 tons higher than the yield from furrow irrigation treatment. Deficit irrigation by 25 and 50 percent decreased total yield by 34.7% and 67.95% in the drip irrigation method and by 27.57% and 64.29% in the furrow irrigation, respectively. Water use efficiency in drip irrigation was two times higher than that in the furrow treatment. Quality and chemical composition of the fruits were not significantly different in the two irrigation methods. Increasing the water deficit, however, increased the amount of soluble solids of the fruits.
R. Maghami, M. Zahedi, M. Gheysari,
Volume 4, Issue 11 (4-2014)
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of different levels of nitrogen and irrigation on yield and yield components of safflower. Three nitrogen rates (0, 50 and 100 kg ha-1) under three irrigation levels (100% as control 80% as mild limited irrigation, and 60% of crop water requirement as severe limited irrigation) were investigated using a factorial laid out in a randomized complete block design with four replications. Nitrogen application led to a significant increase in leaf chlorophyll content, photochemical efficiency, leaf relative water content, leaf proline content , leaf area index, shoot dry weight, , number of buttons per plant, number of grains per button, grain weight, grain yield, harvest index and water use efficiency. Photochemical efficiency, leaf relative water content, leaf area index, shoot dry weight, number of buttons per plant, number of grains per button, grain weight, grain yield, harvest index were decreased and leaf chlorophyll content, leaf proline content and water use efficiency were increased as the level of soil moisture was decreased. The highest amount of grain yield was obtained with application of 100 kg/ha nitrogen under irrigation regimes of 100 and 80% crop water requirement. While, the highest value of water use efficiency was obtained with application of 100 kg/ha nitrogen under irrigation regimes of 80 and 60% crop water requirement. According to the results obtained in this experiment, the application of 100 kg/ha nitrogen under irrigation regime of 80% crop water requirement seems to be appropriate to achive highest values for both safflower grain yield and water use efficiency.
M. Saidi, H. Safari-Nia, F. Ghanbari , M. Sayaari ,
Volume 4, Issue 12 (8-2014)
Abstract
Water deficiency stress as the most important abiotic stress plays an important role in the yield suppression of plants worldwide. Considering physiological indices to improve drought resistance is of paramount importance. The objective of present study was to evaluate the effects of different irrigation intervals (irrigation after 5, 7, 9 and 11 days) and rates of superabsorbent polymer (Nil, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 percent of pot medium weight) on some physiological parameters of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant under greenhouse condition. The study carried out at College of Agriculture, Ilam University during 2009-2010 using a factorial layout in randomized complete blocks design (RCBD) with three replications. Statistical analysis showed significant effects of the irrigation and superabsorbent polymer on total yield and plant physiological parameters including leaf relative water content (RWC), water use efficiency (WUE), total soluble solids (TSS), chlorophyll, proline and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. In drought conditions total yield, RWC, WUE and chlorophyll a reduced but MDA accumulation, proline content and TSS increased. Application of superabsorbent polymer significantly caused increasing of total yield, RWC, WUE, chlorophyll a and decreasing of MDA content, proline and TSS. Our results showed that superabsorbent polymers can absorb and retain extremely large amounts of water and decreased adverse effects of drought stress on the plants.
H. Ghadiri, M. Majidian,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (7-2003)
Abstract
In order to investigate the effects of different nitrogen fertilizer levels and water stress during milky and dough stages on grain yield, yield components and water use efficiency of corn hybrid SC 704 (late maturing, non prolific and dent type), a field study was conducted. The factorial design of the study comprised of a randomized complete block with four replications. Four levels of nitrogen fertilizer (0, 92, 184 and 276 kg/ha nitrogen) along with three levels of irrigation (water stress imposed at milky stage, dough stage and a season-long optimum irrigation) were used as treatments.
Results showed that water stress during milky and dough stages significantly decreased grain yield and thousand kernel weight. Also, effect of nitrogen fertilizer on grain yield, kernel number per ear, kernel weight per ear and thousand kernel weight was significant. Maximum grain yield was produced with 276 kg/ha nitrogen, although no significant differences were found among 92, 184 and 276 kg/ha nitrogen levels. Regarding water use efficiency during water stress, maximum efficiency was observed at milky stage but, as water stress declined with optimum irrigation, water use efficiency decreased.
H. Karimzadeh Soureshjani, M.r. Tadayon, M. Shalalvand, Y. Fardi,
Volume 8, Issue 4 (2-2019)
Abstract
In order to evaluate the suitability of maize hybrids in different planting dates, an experiment was conducted as split plot in JalilAbad, Varamin, Iran in 2015. Main and sub plots were planting date (D1: April 4, D2: April 19, D3: May 5, D4: May 20) and maize hybrids (H1: Gazda, H2: Maxima, H3: KSC 701, H4: AS160) respectively. Results indicated that there was variation between hybrids in terms of leaf area index (LAI), dry matter, crop growth rate (CGR), relative growth rate (RGR) and net assimilation rate (NAR) in different planting dates. Also results showed that the effects of planting date, hybrid and planting date × hybrid interaction on plant height, plant weight, ear weight, ear/plant weight ratio, silage yield and water use efficiency were significant. Among the qualitative traits examined, the effects of hybrid on protein and neutral detergent soluble fiber were significant. The best planting date for achieving the highest silage yield of hybrids Maxima and AS160 were May 5 and 20, but for KSC 701 was April 19 and May 5. However hybrid Gazda had a similar yield in all planting dates. It was concluded that even though cultivation of KSC701 and Maxima seems preferable in terms of silage yield but repeating this experiment in further years is necessary for a solid recommendation.
Gh. Khajouei Nejad, H. Kazemi, H. Alyari, A. Javanshir, M. J. Arvin,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (1-2006)
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of four levels of irrigation (irrigation of plants after I1 = 40, I2 =60, I3 = 80 , and I4 = 100mm of evaporation from class A pan) and four plant densities(D1 = 30, D2 = 40, D3 = 50 and D4 = 60 plants/m2) on the seed yield and seed quality in three soybean cultivars(V1=Hobit, V2=Williams and V3=Hill) in a split factorial design, based on the completely randomized blocks, with three replication for two years(2001 and 2002). The Irrigation treatments were assigned to the main plots, and the plant densities and cultivars to the sub plots. Results indicated that soybean seed yield was influenced by the different irrigation and plant density levels in the both years. Irrigation levels I2 produced the highest and I4 the lowest seed yield. It was also revealed that the plant density D3 produced the highest and D1 the lowest seed yields. Among the cultivars under investigation, V2 produced the highest and V3 the lowest seed yield . Seed oil and its protein contents both were affected significantly by the irrigation levels, plant densities and cultivars in both years. The plants receiving I1 treatment had the highest and those having I4, the lowest percentages of seed oil. Changes in the plant densities also affected seed oil and protein content. The plant density of D1 caused the seeds to have the highest oil and lowest protein percentages. However, D4 decreased oil and increased protein percentages. The highest water use efficiency was obtained from I3 and that of the lowest value from I1. The results also indicated that D4 had the highest and D1 the lowest water use efficiencies. Therefore, it could be concluded that the water use efficiency can be increased by increasing the plant density per unit area. The highest efficiency for biological and grain yield belonged to V2 and V1 respectively where as the lowest efficiency for those two mentioned characters belonged to V1 and V3, respectively. However, the treatment I2V2D2 is recommended for higer the seed yield production per unit area.
Yaser Esmaeilian,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (1-2020)
Abstract
Investigating the crop response to the deficit irrigation and evaluating the effect of drought stress on plant is one of the most important issues in crop production. In these circumstances, the use of organic fertilizers can play a mitigative role. Hence, an experiment was laid out as split plot based on randomized complete blocks design with three replications in Research Farm of University of Gonabad, Gonabad, east of Iran. The main factor comprised of full irrigation, temporary interruption of irrigation in the flowering stage, and temporary interruption of irrigation in the seed filling stage, and subfactor levels included of control, chemical fertilizer, manure, compost, and vermicompost. Drought stress led to decreases in grain and biological yield of the millet, and the highest yields were achieved by vermicompost application under full irrigation during the growth period. The forage yield, plant height, leaf number in the main stem, tiller number, and 1000 grain weight were not significantly affected by the drought stress. The forage, biological and grain yield showed the highest increase due to applying vermicompost, while the plant height and harvest index showed the highest increase when exposed to manure. Chemical fertilizer enhanced the tiller number to a greater value as compared to other treatments. The plants that were exposed to drought stress in the grain filling stage showed notable decreases in the harvest index. The water use efficiency of the plants exposed to drought stress in the flowering stage was increased, whereas in those exposed to drought stress in the grain filling stage it was decreased. Vermicompost and compost had the greatest positive influence on the water use efficiency. In general, even though the highest yields were obtained from full irrigation, with utilizing deficit irrigation operation in the flowering stage of millet we can improve the water use efficiency and the harvest index of this crop. In addition, the findings showed the positive effects of organic amendment in comparison with chemical amendment for millet cultivation.
M. Jozay, F. Kazemi, A. Fotovat,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (1-2021)
Abstract
Currently, the idea of integrating nature and buildings through green roofs and green walls has been considered as a sustainable strategy in cities. However, studies on the substrates which allow the plants to fully establish in these systems are still lacking. It is also a challenge to find the substrates which provide the plants with proper growth, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of Frankenia thymifolia in four types of growing media (30% cocopit + 65% perlite + 5% vermicompost, 30% soil + 65% perlite + 5% vermicompost, 30% mushroom compost + 65% perlite + 5% vermicompost and common soil used in the green spaces as the control) in growing conditions of the external green walls. The experiment was conducted as a split-plot in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The main factor was different seasons of the year in four levels and the second factor was the substrates in four levels. The effect of different substrates on thermo-dynamic factors of the substrates and on morphological, qualitative, and water use efficiency characteristics of the plants were significant at the 5% probability level. The results showed that the temperature and humidity of the substrates containing organic compounds were higher than those of the soil. Also, plant height, number of nodes, percentage of coverage, and water use efficiency of the plants were higher in the growing medium containing mushroom compost. Having a high water use efficiency and keeping its qualitative characteristics to an acceptable level in the summer and spring, Frankenia was found to be a suitable species in these seasons. However, due to the cold-induced deleterious effects in winter on these characteristics, it was not a suitable plant species for external green wall systems in climatic conditions of the winter season of Mashhad. Based on this study's results, we suggest adding washed mushroom compost to the usual green wall substrate. Frankenia can also be considered a suitable plant for external green walls in spring, summer, and autumn in similar weather conditions to Mashhad.
M.j. Seghatoleslami, M. Kafi, I. Majidi, G. Nour-Mohammadi, F. Darvish,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (4-2007)
Abstract
In order to examine the responses of proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) to drought stress at different growth stages, four breeded genotypes and a local one of proso millet were selected and planted in a split-plot design with five irrigation treatments and three replications.This experiment was conducted in two locations, Birjand and Sarbisheh. Irrigation treatments included well - watered, drought stress at vegetative stage, ear emergence stage, seed filling stage and vegetative and seed filling stages which were considered as main- plots. The first five mentioned genotypes were considered as sub-plots. Drought stress. caused a great reduction in grain yield and WUE at ear emergence stage. This reduction represented itself in the number of seed per ear and the weight of seeds, but it didn’t have any effects on the number of ear. At ear emergence stage, the drought stress increased the floret death and loss of weight of seeds which resulted in the reduction in the harvest index of both ear per plant and seed per plant. Comparison of genotypes indicated that since K-C-M.4 had a greater number of ears and K-C-M.9 had heavier seeds that had higher grain yield. These two genotypes had the highest WUE and their harvest indices were relatively higher. Due to the salinity of water and infertility of soil in Birjand, the grain yield was lower compared with Sarbisheh. In summary, it can be said that genotype K-C-M.4 proved to be more suitable for both areas.
S. Akhavan, S. F. Mousavi, B. Mostafazadeh-Fard, A. Ghadami Firoz Abadi,
Volume 11, Issue 41 (10-2007)
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To investigate yield and water use efficiency (WUE) of potato with tape and furrow irrigations, an experiment was performed at Hamadan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center (Ekbatan station) in 2004. The experiment was arranged in a split-plot experimental design based on completely randomized block with 3 replications of irrigation water amount as the main factor (75%, 100%, 125% of cumulative evaporation from class A pan) and sub-factor of irrigation method [including tapes in the middle of furrow ridge on soil surface (TD0), tapes in the middle of furrow ridge at the depth of 5 cm (TD5), tapes on the sides of furrow ridge on soil surface (TS0), and furrow irrigation (F)]. The results indicated that yield of potato increased with increasing water use. Regardless of irrigation method, maximum (32.51 ton/ha) and minimum (19.33 ton/ha) yield of potatoes was achieved with 125% and 75% irrigation water treatments, respectively. The lowest yield (21.35 ton/ha) was obtained in furrow irrigation and the highest yield (28.91 ton/ha) belonged to tape irrigation (TD5 treatment). The highest WUE (4.68 kg/m3) belonged to tape irrigation (TD5 treatment) and the lowest WUE (3.32 kg/m3) belonged to furrow irrigation (F). The difference in WUE between 75% and 100% irrigation water treatments was not significant. The highest WUE (4.49 kg/m3) was achieved in treatment 125%. Also, it is more economical to use irrigation water treatment of 125%, as compared with other irrigation water treatments.
Dr M. Gholamhoseini, Dr S. Mansouri, Dr B. Masoudi, Dr F. Shariati,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (9-2022)
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Despite the high potential of sesame production in the country, its yield and water use efficiency is low. Therefore, identifying genotypes with high grain yield, especially under drought stress conditions, is essential for developing this crop. For this purpose, field experiments were conducted to investigate the qualitative and quantitative response of 21 sesame genotypes to drought stress conditions at Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, Karaj, located in the semi-arid region of Iran, during the 2017 and 2018 growing seasons. The experiment was a split-plot based on a randomized complete block design with three replications. The irrigation treatments consisting of normal irrigation and drought stress were assigned to the main plots and the sesame genotypes (20 imported genotypes with one Iranian cultivar as a control) were allocated to the sub-plots. Dongeuy, Local 123, Hail 2 and Anthalya 1 genotypes were found as early maturing, Gynum 11, Kubarez 55, Uusu 1, Songhak, Hoechon 2, Dunae, Pachequero, Haibuk and Sunhua 1 genotypes as the medium maturing, Lao hong zhi ma, Bian gan, Bukbak, Margo, Amaliada, Jungkyung and Black chil sung genotypes as the late maturing and Oltan genotype as the very late maturing group. The Margo genotype showed the highest LAI (3.2), and Sunhua 1 genotype showed the lowest value (1.0). The results also revealed that drought stress decreased the number of capsules per plant, the number of seeds per capsule and 1000-seed weight by 35, 44 and 35%, respectively. On the other hand, drought stress caused a reduction in grain and dry matter yield in all genotypes. The Dongeuy genotype with 50% reduction and Songhak genotype with 26% reduction in grain yield showed the highest and lowest sufferings from drought stress, respectively. The Margo genotype produced the highest grain yield in both irrigation treatments (1531 and 1107 kg ha-1 under normal irrigation and drought stress treatments, respectively). In conclusion, the Songhak genotype was considered as one of the superior genotypes due to its shorter growing period, less grain yield loss under drought stress, and high oil yield.
A. Mohammadi Mohammadabadi, S.j. Hosseinifard, N. Sedaghati,
Volume 12, Issue 43 (4-2008)
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Effect of change from the conventional (flooding) to subsurface irrigation system was studied on mature pistachio trees (Cultivar Ohadi) in Kerman pistachio research station for four years. This experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design including 7 treatments and 3 replications. The experiment also used two irrigation intervals (7&14 days) and three water rates according to pan coefficient (20%, 40%& 60% evaporation from surface of class A pan) for subsurface irrigation system with 6 treatments the conventional (flooding) irrigation system was tested as control. The pipes of subsurface irrigation system were installed at 90cm distance from trees trunk at each side of trees, and 50cm from soil surface. Mean of pressure and discharge in the pipes was 0.8 to 1 atmosphere and 5.4 Lh-1m-1, respectively. Different factors of quantity and quality pistachio yield, current vegetative growth, water use efficiency and soil electrical conductivity were measured. The results showed that change of conventional (flooding) to subsurface irrigation system is possible and the best treatment can have water rate of 7174 m3ha-1y-1 with 14 days irrigation interval. In comparison with other treatments, this treatment has better quantity and quality pistachio yield. Water use efficiency (WUE) of this treatment was 164g dry yield per cubic meter. Nevertheless, application of water rate of 4783 m3ha-1y-1 can result in the deficiency of irrigation water. At this water rate, WUE was 177g dry yield per cubic meter. However, it was found that the application of lower water rate (<4783 m3ha-1y-1) produced severe effects on the treated pistachio trees, e.g. decreasing the growth rate, yield and increasing the early splitting in pistachio fruits. Finally, it is concluded that 14-day interval irrigation is the preferred treatment for pistachio trees. Also, soil salinity showed considerable change in subsurface irrigation treatments after irrigation system was changed, especially in the first year.
K. Majd Salimi, S. M Mir Latif,
Volume 12, Issue 44 (7-2008)
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In tea plantation regions of northern part of the country, application of supplemental irrigation during dry periods (lacking rainfalls) in conjuction with proper nitrogen fertilizer application can significantly improve tea yield per unit of plantation area. In order to quantify the effectiveness of proper irrigation and nitrogen management on tea, the response of tea to various levels of irrigation and nitrogen applications was studied in Fouman suburb of Guilan province. Tea crop production function and its crop coefficient (KC) were determined. A line source sprinkler irrigation was used for creatiating a variable irrigation application and a split-split-plot statistical design was used. Irrigation treatments consisted of full irrigation (I4), deficit irrigation (I3, I2 and I1) and no irrigation(I0). Nitrogen application treatments were N1, N2 and N3 (100, 180 and 360 kg/ha) in three replications randomly arranged as main plots, while irrigation treatments as sub plots were not randomized. During the growing period, soil moisture up to the depth of 90 cm was determined gravimetrically and actual crop water use was calculated from mass balance equation weekly. Reference evapotranspiration (ETo) was estimated by Penman-Montieth equation and was used to estimate tea crop coefficient. During growing period, the actual tea water use of I4 and I0 were computed to be 457 and 256 mm. Tea crop coefficient during dry period (June, July and Augest) ranged from 0.8 to 0.9. Crop resistance factor (Ky) for tea was found to be 1.37. Results indicated that optimum rate of nitrogen (180 kg/ha) along with supplemental irrigation, increased yield and water use efficiency (WUE). Futhermore, supplemental irrigation increased yield and WUE more than nitrogen application. In I0 and I1 treatments, application of 100 kg/ha nitrogen resulted the highest yield and WUE.
