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IRRIGATION METHODSIN
FRUIT CROPS
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INTRODUCTION
The water relations of the plant are of extreme and for fruit production. On arid andsemiarid zones irrigation is a very importantcultural practice. Even in important both for vegetative growth and humid areas wheredistribution of rainfall is notsatisfactory,irrigation is essential during thedrought period.
The need for irrigation and the amount of water that should be supplied are influencedby annual precipitation,period of moistureshortage,stage of the crop,types of crops and
cropping etc.,
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METHODS OF IRRIGATION:SURFACE IRRIGATION
FLOODING
This is followed in wetlands mostly for banana . This is awasteful method which will lead to stagnation of water andhelp weed growth.
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BASINS
This is widely practiced.The basins should be square or circular and should be sloping from the trunk to theperiphary.This method is useful in young orchards,light sandyand alkaline soils.The size of the basin should be widened asthe roots spread.
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RING
In this system,small ring bund will be provided around thetrees or one single irrigation channel connecting all trees willbe formed and around each tree the channel is widened toform basin.
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BED
This is adapted in heavy soils for fruit crops like banana,where inthree to four plants are enclosed in a bed and is irrigated byopening on one side of the bed.
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FURROW
This is most widely followed for vegetable crops liketomato,onion,brinjal etc.,
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SUBIRRIGATION
This method supplies water from below soil throughunderground pipes or byditches on one side . This isuseful for green houses .Pipes are laid 45-60cm deepand 6m apart . Pipes willhave holes at regular intervals . This method iscostly and deep cultivation isnot possible . Butevaporation of moisture is
prevented to a great extent .
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MICRO IRRIGATION
:OVER HEAD IRRIGATION
Over head irrigation is done by the use of sprinklers.In thissystem,the initial cost of installation is rather high but thereare several advantages.There is saving in labour cost andwater.More uniform wetting of soil is possible and erosionwill be eliminated.This method is best for steep and terracedlands.This is most widely adopted in plantations.There arealso disadvantages.Due to the influence of wind there will benon uniformity in coverage.In hot sun,droplets on leaves andfruits may cause sunburn,certain diseases may spreadeasily.
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SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
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:DRIP IRRIGATION
Drip irrigation is known by various names like trickleirrigation or high frequency irrigation or daily flowirrigation.This is a method of watering plants at a rateequivalent to its consentive use so that plants would notexperience any stress during the growing phase.In this the
water is conveyed from a source under low pressure to theroot zone of the crop only.
Typical drip irrigation system has the followingcomponents(1)a water supply pump at the source of
water(2)filters , fertilizer mixing pack(3)controlsystem(4)pressure regulators(5)monitor valve or water meter(6)headlines for conveying water from pumpset to thefield where water is to be delivered(7)laterals to carry water toplant rows and(8)the emitter or the drippers through whichwater is finally released at a distance of 5-25cm from the plant
base.
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DRIP IRRIGATIONSYSTEMS
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ADVANTAGES
1)Water saving:
In this system,water is applied directly to the root zone,eliminating
wastage.The water saving may range from 30% to 70% depending upon the
area covered by the plants.
2)Labour saving:
This system eliminates the need for constructing borders,bunds and labour
intensive works associated with conventional irrigation techniques,there by
saving about 60 to 90% of labour.
3)Use of lower quality water :
In this system water is applied continuously and the root zone is kept wet
constantly,therefore,salt concentration moves away from root zone & thus it
permit use of lower quality water as compared to other systems at irrigation.
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4)Increased yield and plant vigour:This system maintains soil moisture at optimum level
eliminating water strees resulting in greater vigour,better establishment and high productivity.
5)Reduced weed growth:
Since water is applied to the restricted area wide spreadweed growth is inhibited.
6)Saving of nutrients:
In this system,nutrients are directly applied to the root zonealong with water,therefore chances of leacing losses areminimized thus saving upto 30 to 60% is expected.
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DISADVANTAGES
1)Higher initial investment.
2) Clogging of drippers due to oxidants,bioxides and algae.
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