Drought resistance, quality characteristics and water-yield relationships of some wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) lines and varieties

Article Agronomy

Interactions between drought and shade on the productivity of winter pea grown in a 25-year-old walnut-based alley cropping system

Guillaume Blanchet et al.

Summary: Alley cropping is considered a promising adaptation strategy in the face of more frequent drought events in Mediterranean regions. However, the presence of trees can limit crop productivity, especially under dry conditions. This study suggests that agroforestry systems may exhibit higher resilience in the case of early drought conditions.

JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Modeling the Impact of Deficit Irrigation on Corn Production

Marilyn S. Painagan et al.

Summary: Deficit irrigation offers potential for sustainable water resources management by maximizing yield and water productivity through reducing irrigation. This study demonstrates that a 60% deficit irrigation level can achieve optimal water productivity without the need for excessive water usage. The DSSAT CERES-Maize and AquaCrop models prove to be effective decision support tools for corn production systems in the Philippines, particularly when employing deficit irrigation.

SUSTAINABILITY (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Water Resources

Growing Crops in Arid, Drought-Prone Environments: Adaptation and Mitigation

Nicholas P. Sisto et al.

Summary: Drought has significant impacts on society and irrigated agriculture, and it is necessary to implement policies to prevent and mitigate these impacts. Research findings suggest that farmers adapt their crop choices in response to water scarcity, favoring higher-yield and higher-value crops during droughts. Therefore, designing drought policies that consider actual farmer behavior is crucial to avoid ineffective, inefficient, and unfair outcomes.

HYDROLOGY (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Application of indigenized soil moisture sensors for precise irrigation of wheat crop under various irrigation methods

Usman Iqbal et al.

Summary: Real time soil moisture monitoring using sensors can improve water productivity in wheat crop production, particularly highlighting the efficiency of drip irrigation.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Reforms in the irrigation sector of India

K. Vohra et al.

Summary: India aims to double the average income of agricultural households from 2015 to 2022, requiring reforms in water management for future food security.

IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Yield response of wheat grown under periodic heat stress imposed by using mini heat tents

Jaspreet Kaur et al.

Summary: The study found that heat stress significantly affects wheat yield and growth, leading to increased membrane injury and decreased chlorophyll content, as well as reduced dehydrogenase activity in rhizosphere and bulk soil. Additionally, heat stress can significantly decrease ear length, grains per ear, and thousand grain weight in wheat.

JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy