Method of applying water directly to the root zone of the plant is called
A
Check flooding
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B
Drip method
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C
Furrow method
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D
Sprinkling method
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Solution
The correct option is B Drip method Mulching
The different methods of supplying irrigation water are :
Free flooding
Border flooding
Check flooding
Basin Flooding
Furrow method or furrow irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation method
Drip irrigation method
Drip Irrigation Method/Trickle Irrigation
It is one of the latest method of irrigation which is becoming increasingly popular in areas with acute scarcity of irrigation water and salt problems.
In this method, water and fertilizer is slowly and directly applied to the root zone of the plants, in order to minimize the losses due to evaporation and percolation.
This is achieved with the help of specially designed emitter and drippers.
It is best suited for row crops and orchards such as tomatoes, grapes, corn, citrus, meson etc.