Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Abstract
This
experiment
aimed
to
assess
the
impact
of
deficit
irrigation
on
both
quantitative
and
qualitative
yield
forage
maize
hybrids.
The
study
was
structured
as
a
split-plot
design,
utilizing
randomized
complete
block
design
with
three
replications,
where
took
place
at
Agricultural
Research
Station
Gorgan
in
years
2021
2022.
Deficit
implemented
four
different
levels
main
plots,
which
comprised
100%,
75%,
50%,
25%
water
requirement.
These
plots
were
further
subdivided
into
subplots,
consisting
hybrid
varieties,
namely
SC703,
SC704,
ZP548,
BK50.
results
showed
that
highest
total
biomass
(47939
kg
ha
−
1
)
obtained
under
100%
requirement
(control)
SC704
hybrid.
reduction
for
treatments
requirement,
when
compared
control
treatment,
amounted
7%,
47.4%,
79.1%,
respectively.
significantly
affected
traits
except
NDF
level
1%
increased
all
quality
traits.
Accordingly,
percentage
CP,
NDF,
ADF
by
SC703
50%
(by
9.20%),
BK50
30.73%),
75%
44.03%).
use
efficiency
observed
(7.79
m
3
).
Considering
significant
consumption
(1795
achieved
this
it
is
advisable
recommend
alongside
cultivation
production
northern
region
Iran.
Advanced Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(4)
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Water-saving
irrigation
techniques
play
a
crucial
role
in
addressing
water
scarcity
challenges
and
promoting
sustainable
agriculture.
However,
the
selection
of
appropriate
water-saving
methods
remains
challenge
agricultural
production.
Additionally,
molecular
regulatory
mechanisms
crops
under
are
not
yet
clear.
This
review
summarizes
latest
research
developments
application
different
technologies
to
five
important
(rice,
wheat,
soybeans,
maize,
cotton).
It
provides
an
overview
impact
on
crop
yield,
use
efficiency
(WUE),
physiology,
growth,
environmental
effects.
compares
contrasts
with
those
traditional
drought
stress,
emphasizing
significance
combining
genetic
engineering
for
developing
drought-resistant
varieties
improving
WUE.
Furthermore,
integration
various
can
stimulate
new
management
strategies,
optimize
resource
utilization,
enhance
sustainability,
representing
major
focus
future
research.
In
conclusion,
this
underscores
importance
technologies,
especially
when
combined
engineering,
scarcity,
increasing
yields,
Water Resources Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(8), P. 2961 - 2976
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
In
light
of
the
current
water
scarcity,
one
strategy
for
reducing
consumption
in
irrigated
agriculture
is
to
reduce
amount
irrigation
compared
full
crop
or
other
words
deficit
irrigation.
Deficit
management
may
be
a
critical
issue
due
climate
change.
Incorporation
different
soil
conditioners
can
improve
hydro-physical
properties
and
mitigate
negative
effects
water-stressed
conditions.
Recent
review
articles
either
addressed
specific
behavior
under
covered
single
type
conditioners.
This
manuscript
represents
an
inclusive
providing
insight
into
methods
incorporated
with
Crop
response
discussed
some
mathematical
models.
Three
main
types
are
covered:
bentonite,
biochar,
super-absorbent
polymers.
Mechanisms
associated
each
conditioner
enhance
retention
highlighted
as
well.
Previous
study
findings
were
comparatively
future
prospective,
recommendations
challenges
addressed.
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100192 - 100192
Published: Aug. 2, 2023
Drought
and
waterlogging
are
one
of
the
most
severe
abiotic
stresses
towards
plant
growth
development.
The
experiment
was
implemented
in
Isfahan
University
Technology's
research
greenhouse
to
examine
effect
melatonin
foliar
spraying
hot
pepper
plants
under
drought
stresses.
This
factorial
performed
as
a
complete
randomized
design
(CRD)
triplicate.
treatments
included
controls,
waterlogging,
stress,
at
0
500
µM
concentrations.
results
demonstrated
that
more
advantageous
stress
conditions
via
increasing
ammonium
content,
NR
(nitrate
reductase
activity),
chlorophyll
proline,
protein,
transpiration,
shoot
length,
root
water
amino
acid
alterations,
PIP
gene
expression.
Melatonin
influenced
pepper's
by
affecting
enzyme
activity
hormonal
changes
(ABA),
changes,
ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Understanding
soil
moisture
extraction
patterns
(SMEPs)
is
critical
for
efficient
irrigation
water
management.
SMEPs
can
vary
with
different
crop
stages
and
methods.
However,
there
a
lack
of
studies
evaluating
SMEP
across
wheat,
especially
under
drip
irrigation.
Field
experiments
on
wheat
were
conducted
at
Shiv
Nadar
Institution
Eminence,
Delhi-NCR,
during
2021–22.
Experiments
included
five
treatments.
Out
these,
three
treatments,
fully
irrigated,
50%
MAD
drip,
flood
based
maximum
allowable
deficit
(MAD).
The
remaining
treatments
farmer
field
replication
rainfed.
Stage-wise
using
drip-irrigated
assessed
compared
conventional
flood-irrigated
irrigated
differed
significantly
from
that
rainfed
treatment.
treatment
remained
consistent
all
stages.
Extraction
flood,
farmers'
showed
notable
differences
stages,
particularly
in
high
demand
stage.
Results
indicate
considerably
For
water-efficient
scheduling,
the
effective
depth
root
zone
be
reduced
to
30
cm
irrigation,
initial
senescence
