Yield of single versus twin-row trickle irrigated cotton

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    Abstract

    The irrigation efficiency of cotton was increased by planting in twin rows with one solid trickling lateral installed within each twin. A yield of 6050 kg/ha was obtained by this method compared to 5329 kg/ha under single row conventional planting with one trickling lateral installed each second row. The amount of effluent applied in both cases was approximately 5000 m3/ha. The improved yield is a composite result of a restricted root zone, increased reproductive growth and proper irrigation management. The method of growing cotton in twin rows is especially applicable to lands in arid zones and may maximize the use of marginal water such as treated wastewater and saline water.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)237-244
    Number of pages8
    JournalAgricultural Water Management
    Volume9
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Jan 1984

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Agronomy and Crop Science
    • Water Science and Technology
    • Soil Science
    • Earth-Surface Processes

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