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Which technique of water distribution in farms is also called trickle irrigation?
Which technique of water distribution in farms is also called trickle irrigation?
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The correct option is B Drip irrigation
Drip irrigation method
- 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.
- It is also known as trickle irrigation
- This is achieved with the help of specially designed emitters and drippers.
- Centrifugal pump is best suited for this method
- Drip irrigation is best suited for row crops and orchards such as tomatoes, grapes, corn, citrus melons, fruits, cauliflower, cabbage and turnips.
Drip irrigation method
- 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.
- It is also known as trickle irrigation
- This is achieved with the help of specially designed emitters and drippers.
- Centrifugal pump is best suited for this method
- Drip irrigation is best suited for row crops and orchards such as tomatoes, grapes, corn, citrus melons, fruits, cauliflower, cabbage and turnips.
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