37.1 - Crop Water Requirement (WR)
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Practice Questions
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What is Crop Water Requirement?
💡 Hint: Think about the water needs throughout the crop's life.
List two factors that affect water requirements.
💡 Hint: Consider what influences how much water crops need.
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What does Crop Water Requirement (WR) refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember the context of crops and their lifecycles.
True or False: Soil texture does not affect Crop Water Requirement.
💡 Hint: Consider how different soils manage water.
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Given the climatic data and soil moisture levels of a farm in India, propose an irrigation schedule that optimizes water use based on the WR of the selected crop. Consider factors such as rainfall, evaporation rates, and soil type.
💡 Hint: Use the provided WR calculations and local agronomic practices to frame your irrigation plan.
Evaluate the potential impact on Crop Water Requirement if a farmer switches from traditional flooded irrigation to drip irrigation for their paddy fields.
💡 Hint: Think about how water distribution changes using drip systems.
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