44.4 - Frequency of Irrigation
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What is the definition of frequency of irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about how often you would need to water plants.
Name one factor that affects the frequency of irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider any condition or property that could make plants thirsty.
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What is the interval between two successive irrigations called?
💡 Hint: Think about how often you water your garden.
True or false: Deeper-rooted crops generally require more frequent irrigation.
💡 Hint: Consider root strength.
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A farmer has a crop with a root zone depth of 500 mm. The Management Allowable Depletion (MAD) is set at 30%, and the average daily Crop Evapotranspiration (ET_c) is 5 mm/day. Calculate the irrigation interval (F).
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert the percentage into decimal form.
Discuss and compare the irrigation frequency of drip irrigation versus traditional sprinkler systems, considering the efficiency and water conservation aspects.
💡 Hint: Think about how much water each method delivers.
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