scholarly journals Helicônia cv. Golden Torch cultivada sob diferentes lâminas de irrigação em ambiente protegido

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Alcilane Arnaldo Silva ◽  
Márkilla Zunete Beckmann-Cavalcante ◽  
Everaldo Moreira da Silva ◽  
Bruno Ettore Pavan ◽  
Jackson Teixeira Lobo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Tiller Number ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Class A ◽  
Flower Stem ◽  
Crop Cycle ◽  
Irrigation Levels ◽  
Inflorescence Length

The genus Heliconia is commercially detached by the exotic appearance of the inflorescences but is susceptible to lack of moisture in the soil, being necessary the irrigation management. In this sense, the objective was to evaluate the effect of different irrigation levels on the plant growth and productive characters of Heliconia psittacorum cv. Golden Torch cultivated in vase. The experiment was conducted from March to October 2014, in a randomized blocks design. Five treatments corresponding to the different irrigation levels were used [50, 75, 100, 125 and 150% of the evaporation measured in Class A (ECA)] with four replicates and two plants per replicate. The following evaluations were carried out: number of days for the emergence of the first tiller, number of days for the emergence of the first inflorescence, number of days for the inflorescence harvest, crop cycle, diameter of the flower stem, length of the flower stem, inflorescence length, plant high, number of tillers and productivity of flower stems. Chlorophyll and leaf area measurements were performed. The irrigation levels tested significantly influenced the number of days for the first inflorescence harvest, length of the flower stem and inflorescence length. The irrigation level of 150% ECA provided better results for the length of the flower stem, inflorescence length and for leaf area but without differences from 75%, 100% and 125% ECA. Thus, for the cultivation of the heliconia cv. Golden Torch in pot can be recommended the level corresponding from 75% to 150% ECA.

scholarly journals Morphophenological characterization of ornamental ginger and selection for landscape use

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-260
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Castro ◽  
Ana Cecilia Ribeiro Castro ◽  
Charleston Gonçalves ◽  
Vivian Loges
Keyword(s):  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Stem Growth ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Leaf Color ◽  
Flowering Season ◽  
Flower Stem ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Inflorescence Length

Many species of Zingiber have great ornamental potential, due to durability and exotic appearance of the inflorescences. Despite its large phenotypic variability, they are scarcely exploited or not yet exploited regarding the ornamental potential. To conserve potential ornamental genotypes, and subsidize breeding program, the Agronomic Institute (IAC) maintain a Germoplasm Collection of Ornamental Zingiberales with promising accessions, including Zingiber. The aim was the morphophenological characterization of ten Zingiber accessions and the indication for landscape purposes. A large variation was observed to the evaluated characters: Clump height (CH); Inflorescence visualization (IV); Clump area (CA); Clump density (CD); Leaf stem Firmness (LSF); Number of leaf stems per clump (NLSC); Number of leaves per stem (NLS); Leaf color (LCol); Evergreen tendency (ET); Flower stem growth (FSG); Flower stem length (FSLe); Flower stem diameter (FSD); Flower stem per clump (FSC); Color sensorial perception (CSP); Flower stem weight (FSW); Inflorescence length (IL); Inflorescence diameter (ID); Bracts aspects (BAs); and Flowering season (FSe). The accessions very suitable and with the best performance to use for landscape purpose were Z. spectabile, IAC Anchieta (Z. spectabile), Z. newmanii.

scholarly journals Farklı Sulama Düzeyi ve Biyoaktivatör Uygulamalarının ‘Rubygem’ Çilek Çeşidinde Meyve Kalite Özellikleri Üzerine Etkileri

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 1221
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ali Sarıdaş ◽  
Burçak Kapur ◽  
Eser Çeliktopuz ◽  
Sevgi Paydaş Kargı
Keyword(s):  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Eating Quality ◽  
Crop Canopy ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Surface Evaporation ◽  
Class A ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Irrigation Levels ◽  
Class A Pan

The effect of irrigation and bio-stimulant (ComCat) applications on fruit quality parameters at the ‘Rubygem’ strawberry variety was investigated. The amounts of irrigation water applied were 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 and 1.25 times of water surface evaporation measured Class A pan placed over the crop canopy and the corresponding regimes were denoted as IR50, IR75, IR100 and IR125. Furthermore, bio-stimulant is applied four times with three weeks interval, approximately two months after planting. Applications of bio-stimulant were not efficient on examined parameters. Decreasing of the irrigation levels were significantly increased TSS and sugar/acid ratio which affects the fruit taste. The highest TSS and sugar/acid ratio was determined at IR50 plot with 9.42% and 21.7 values, respectively. However, fruit weight was significantly decreased except of IR100 plot. Moreover, deficient irrigation (IR50 and IR75) may cause a decrease at fruit weight. Recently, it could be crucial strategy to improve sugar and sugar/acid ratio which were prominent for consumers on the eating quality. Also, improving fruit taste with bio-stimulant application at optimum irrigation level (IR100) without any decreasing of fruit weight was determined.

scholarly journals Performance of processing tomatoes under different supply levels of crop evapotranspiration

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-305
Author(s):  
Cícero J Silva ◽  
Nadson C Pontes ◽  
Adelmo Golynski ◽  
Marcos B Braga ◽  
Alice M Quezado-Duval ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irrigation System ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Water Productivity ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Crop Evapotranspiration ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Crop Cycle ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
Irrigation Levels

ABSTRACT Irrigation management is essential to promote appropriate plant growth and guarantee production and quality of the tomatoes for processing, increases the efficiency of nutrients use and contributes to ensure the sustainability of the production chain. This study was installed to evaluate productive performance of two processing tomato hybrids submitted to five water depths under drip irrigation system. Five levels of crop evapotranspiration (ETc) replacement (60%, 100%, 140%, 180% and 220%) and two tomato hybrids (BRS Sena and H 9992) were tested. The experimental design was a 5×2 factorial arranged in randomized complete block design with four replications. During the crop cycle, hybrids BRS Sena and H 9992 needed 692.20 and 418.43 mm of water, yielding 80 and 44.06 t ha-1, respectively. For both hybrids, the higher water productivity was observed when lower levels of irrigation were applied. Higher productivities and pulp yields of ‘BRS Sena’ and ‘H 9992’ were noticed when replacing 150-166% and 99-101% ETc, respectively. We observed that improving the performance of processing hybrid tomatoes is possible by adjusting irrigation levels for each hybrid according to growing conditions.

Nitrate leaching under different levels of irrigation for three turfgrasses in southern Puerto Rico.

1969 ◽  
Vol 92 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 135-152
Author(s):  
José Paulino-Paulino ◽  
Eric W. Harmsen ◽  
David Sotomayor-Ramírez ◽  
Luis E. Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Soil Solution ◽  
Color Index ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Bermuda Grass ◽  
N Leaching ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Irrigation Levels

Inadequate nutrient and irrigation management of turfgrass may result in nitrate (N03) losses by leaching, and may contribute to elevated N03-N concentrations in groundwater. A field study was conducted to evaluate the effect of three irrigation levels on the N03-N concentration in soil solution and the mass of total N03-N lost by leaching for three grasses: Bermuda [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.], Centipede [Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro.) Hack], and Zoysia manila [Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr.]. The study was conducted at Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, on a San Antón soil (fine-clayey, montmorillonitic, isohyperthermic Cumulic Haplustolls) from June 2001 until September 2002. Soil water N03-N concentrations below the root zone were obtained from water samples collected from suction lysimeters. The levels of irrigation applied were 75,100 and 125% of the daily evapotranspiration (ET), calculated by using the pan evaporation method. Grass was fertilized with 165 kg N/ha/yr, split into four applications. The Bermuda grass exhibited the highest rate of horizontal growth (cover), reaching maximum cover in 45 days, whereas the others reached maximum cover in 120 days. Bermuda grass was the most efficient in reducing the loss of N03-N, with a mean annual soil water concentration below the root zone of 3.24 mg/L, whereas Zoysia and Centipede grasses were less efficient with mean annual soil water concentrations below the root zone of 17.4 and 17.8 mg/L, respectively. The soil solution concentration of N03-N did not change significantly for the Bermuda grass with increases in the level of irrigation. However, lower mean annual N03-N concentrations were observed for the Centipede and Zoysia grasses at the irrigation levels of 100% and 75% ET, with mean values of 14.0 and 11.1 mg/L, respectively. The Bermuda grass had an acceptable color index at the 100% ET, and resulted in decreased N03-N concentrations and mass losses. On the other hand, Zoysia and Centipede grasses presented a commercially acceptable color index and minimal N03-N leaching at the 75% ET irrigation level. The results from this study provide valuable information related to water and nutrient management for the turfgrass industry in southern Puerto Rico.

scholarly journals Optimizing Sensor-Based Irrigation Management in a Soilless Vertical Farm for Growing Microgreens

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahya Tavan ◽  
Benjamin Wee ◽  
Graham Brodie ◽  
Sigfredo Fuentes ◽  
Alexis Pang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Use ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Gravimetric Method ◽  
Canopy Temperature ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Crop Water Stress Index ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Moisture Sensor ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Irrigation Levels

With water resources constantly becoming scarcer, and 70% of freshwater used for the agriculture sector, there is a growing need for innovative methods to increase water use efficiency (WUE) of food production systems and provide nutrient-dense food to an increasing population. Sensor technology has recently been introduced to the horticulture industry to increase resource use efficiency and minimize the environmental impacts of excessive water use. Identifying the effects of irrigation levels on crop performance is crucial for the success of sensor-based water management. This research aimed to optimize WUE in a soilless microgreen production system through identification of an optimal irrigation level using a sensor that could facilitate the development of a more efficient, low-cost automated irrigation system. A dielectric moisture sensor was implemented to monitor water levels at five irrigation setpoints: 7.5, 17.5, 25, 30, and 35 percent of the effective volume of the container (EVC) during a 14-day growth cycle. To validate the sensor performance, the same irrigation levels were applied to a parallel trial, without sensor, and water levels were monitored gravimetrically. Plant water status and stress reaction were evaluated using infrared thermal imaging, and the accumulation of osmolytes (proline) was determined. Results showed that, proline concentration, canopy temperature (Tc), canopy temperature depression (CTD), and crop water stress index (CWSI) increased at 7.5% EVC in both sensor-based and gravimetric treatments, and infrared index (Ig) and fresh yield decreased. The dielectric moisture sensor was effective in increasing WUE. The irrigation level of 17.5% EVC was found to be optimal. It resulted in a WUE of 88 g/L, an improvement of 30% over the gravimetric method at the same irrigation level. Furthermore, fresh yield increased by 11.5%. The outcome of this study could contribute to the automation of precision irrigation in hydroponically grown microgreens.

Effects of the combined application of biomaterial amendments and polyacrylamide on soil water and maize growth under deficit irrigation

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-194
Author(s):  
Yajin Hu ◽  
Nini Guo ◽  
Robert L. Hill ◽  
Shufang Wu ◽  
Qin’ge Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Deficit Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Soil Physical Properties ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Maize Growth ◽  
Irrigation Levels

Combined applications of mixed biomaterial amendments and polyacrylamide (MBAP) to maize in semiarid areas have the potential to improve soil physical properties such that improved crop performance may be obtained under deficient irrigation management. In this study, three MBAP applications were C0 (conventional N fertilization application) and C2 and C4 (MBAP applied at rates of 2 and 4 t ha−1, respectively); three irrigation levels were W3 (nearly full irrigation, 85%–100% of field capacity), W2 (light deficit irrigation, 65%–75% of field capacity), and W1 (medium deficit irrigation, 55%–65% of field capacity). Under the same irrigation level, the MBAP significantly decreased soil bulk densities and increased soil hydraulic conductivities and soil water contents. The effects of irrigation levels on soil bulk densities and soil saturated hydraulic conductivities were not significant. Consequently, MBAP improved soil conditions for maize growth and increased grain and biomass yields, especially at the two deficit irrigation levels. Compared with that of C0, grain yields for C2 and C4 were increased by 52.8% and 39.3% under W2, and by 23.5% and 13.7% under W1, respectively. The MBAP and irrigation had significant interaction effects on evapotranspiration during sowing to jointing and on plant heights at 32 d after sowing. The incorporation of MBAP (2 t ha−1) and chemical fertilizer (111.8 kg N ha−1) resulted in the greatest yields under light deficit irrigation and seemed the best approach to improve soil physical properties and sustain maize productivity using limited water resources in dryland regions.

scholarly journals Yield and quality of melon under silicon doses and irrigation management in a greenhouse

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Cláudia Salim Lozano ◽  
Roberto Rezende ◽  
Tiago Luan Hachmann ◽  
Fernando André Silva Santos ◽  
Marcelo Zolin Lorenzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Maturation Index ◽  
Irrigation Levels

ABSTRACT The netted melon requires special growing conditions, including a protected environment, an adequate staking system and proper water and nutrient management. This study aimed to assess the effect of irrigation levels and silicon doses on the yield and quality of Sunrise hybrid melons, in a greenhouse. A randomized block design was used, with a 5 x 3 factorial scheme and four replications. The first factor consisted of five silicon doses (0 kg ha-1, 50 kg ha-1, 100 kg ha-1, 150 kg ha-1 and 200 kg ha-1) and the second of three irrigation levels (40 %, 70 % and 100 % of the ETc). The results demonstrated that the applied irrigation levels and silicon doses have no influence on the yield traits of melon plants. The irrigation level corresponding to 100 % of the ETc promotes higher values for soluble solids (9.86 ºBrix) and maturation index (114.9) on fruits. The increase of silicon doses up to 200 kg ha-1 also increases the maturation index in the treatment with the greatest irrigation level and reduces this index at the shallowest level applied.

scholarly journals Evaluation of water requirement, commercial quality, and yield response factor of gladiolus produced with automated irrigation in different growing periods

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Jesus Santana dos Santos ◽  
Rogério Gomes Pêgo ◽  
Beatriz Rodrigues Monteiro Couto ◽  
Mateus Marques Bueno ◽  
Daniel Fonseca de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Water Requirement ◽  
Crop Water Requirement ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Crop Water ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Growing Period

ABSTRACT Water management and meteorological conditions during the cropping phase play an essential role in maintaining the commercial quality of cut flowers. This study evaluates water requirement, sensitivity to water deficit, and commercial quality of gladiolus ‘Amsterdam’ produced with automated irrigation in different growing periods. The experimental design was in randomized blocks with five replicates and consisted of the growing period factors (winter/spring 2018 and autumn/winter 2019) and the irrigation level factors (45% - L1, 60% - L2, 80% - L3, and 100% - L4 of crop water requirement). An automatic irrigation controller was used for irrigation management. At the harvest point, we evaluated the stems for the diameter, number of flowers, spike length, and floral stem length. We also evaluated stomatal conductance, leaf area, and duration of phenological phases on degree-days. The application of 100% crop water requirement using an automatic irrigation controller in the autumn/winter cycle results in better commercial classification. The treatment with 45% of the crop water requirement extended the total duration of the cycle. In conclusion, flower stems of better commercial classification are obtained with 100% of crop water requirement during the autumn/winter cycle.

scholarly journals ‘Prata-Anã’ banana under irrigation levels, planting densities and bunch trimming

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Luiz Rodrigues Donato ◽  
Marcelo Rocha dos Santos ◽  
Alessandro de Magalhães Arantes ◽  
Ariele Vaz Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Irrigation Levels

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the effect of planting densities, irrigation levels and bunch trimming on yield, fruit grading and water-use efficiency (WUE) of ‘Prata-Anã’ banana plants. The following factors were combined in a randomized block design: three irrigation levels (IL), 50, 75 and 100% crop evapotranspiration (ETc); four planting densities (PD)- 1,666; 2,083; 2,666 and 3,333 plants ha-1; and two bunch trimming treatments (BT), removal of either one or two hands from the bunch. The treatments were arranged in a split-split plot design. Irrigation level was assigned to main plots, PD to subplots and BT to sub-subplots, with four replicates. Measurements were made in the first production cycle. Removing two hands increased number of leaves, leaf area, leaf area index, fruit weight, fruit diameter, total hand weight and mean hand weight of ‘Prata-Anã’ banana plants. A plant density population of 3,333 plants ha-1 combined with an irrigation level at 75% ETc improves plant development and yield while maintaining fruit size and saving water, regardless of removal of one or two hands from the bunch.

scholarly journals EFEITOS DE NÍVEIS DE IRRIGAÇÃO SOBRE O ÍNDICE DE ÁREA FOLIAR, A MATÉRIA SECA E O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INFLORESCÊNCIA NA CULTURA DO CRISÂNTEMO

Irriga ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thales Vinícius de Araújo Viana ◽  
Juliana De Lima Rêgo ◽  
Benito Moreira de Azevedo ◽  
Wellington Farias Araújo ◽  
Francisco Gleyber Cartaxo Bastos
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area Index ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Dendranthema Grandiflora ◽  
Inflorescence Development ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Irrigation Water Management ◽  
The Government ◽  
Irrigation Levels

EFEITOS DE NÍVEIS DE IRRIGAÇÃO SOBRE O ÍNDICE DE ÁREA FOLIAR, A MATÉRIA SECA E O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INFLORESCÊNCIA NA CULTURA DO CRISÂNTEMO   Thales Vinícius de Araújo Viana1; Juliana de Lima Rêgo1; Benito Moreira de Azevedo1; Wellington Farias Araújo2; Francisco Gleyber Cartaxo Bastos31Departamento de Engenharia Agrícola, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, [email protected] Federal de Roraima, Boa Vista, RR3Departamento de Engenharia Agrícola, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE   1 RESUMO  A cultura do crisântemo (Dendranthema grandiflora, Tzevelev.) produz uma das principais flores comercializadas no Brasil e no Mundo. O governo do Estado do Ceará tem incentivado à produção de flores para abastecer o mercado interno e para a exportação. Entretanto, o manejo da irrigação na cultura tem se caracterizado pelo seu empirismo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo estudar os efeitos de níveis de irrigação sobre a cultura do crisântemo, cultivado em ambiente protegido. O experimento foi conduzido em um ambiente protegido, no município de Guaramiranga-CE, com irrigação por gotejamento. O delineamento experimental foi em bloco ao acaso com quatro tratamentos (níveis de irrigação correspondentes a 50%, 75%, 100% e 125% da evaporação no tanque classe “A”, ECA) e quatro repetições. O ciclo da cultura foi de 82 dias e as lâminas totais aplicadas foram: 192; 246; 301 e 355 mm para os tratamentos 50, 75, 100 e 125% da ECA, respectivamente. Os níveis de irrigação não influenciaram o índice de área foliar e a taxa de matéria seca. O diâmetro das inflorescências e o n° de inflorescências por haste apresentaram respostas quadráticas aos níveis de irrigação. Os níveis de irrigação que tiveram uma melhor resposta situaram-se entre 75 e 100% da ECA. O maior diâmetro das inflorescências e o maior número de inflorescências por haste foram estimados com os níveis de irrigação de 90 e 83% da ECA, respectivamente.  UNITERMOS: manejo de irrigação, Dendranthema, ambiente protegido.  VIANA, T.V.A.; RÊGO, J.L.; AZEVEDO, B.M.; ARAÚJO, W.F.; BASTOS, F.G.C. EFFECTS OF IRRIGATION LEVELS ON THE LEAF AREA INDEX, DRY MATTER AND INFLORESCENCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE  2 ABSTRACT  The chrysanthemum crop (Dendranthema grandiflora, Tzevelev.) produces one of the most important flower traded in Brazil and in the world. The government of  Ceará State has been motivating  flower production to meet the internal market and exportation demands. However, irrigation water management in the culture has been characterized by empiricism. This work objective was to study the effects of irrigation levels on chrysanthemum culture in greenhouse. The experiment was carried out in a protected greenhouse, in the municipality of Guaramiranga-CE, with drip irrigation. Experimental design was done in blocks  with four treatments (irrigation levels corresponding to 50%, 75%, 100% and 125% of the evaporation in the "A" class pan evaporation, ECA) and four replications. Crop cycle lasted 82 days and the total water applied was: 192; 246; 301 and 355 mm for 50, 75, 100 and 125% ECA treatments, respectively. Irrigation levels did not influence the leaf area index and the dry matter values. Inflorescence diameter and inflorescence number per stem presented square values in response to irrigation levels. Irrigation levels that had a better response ranged from 75 to 100% of ECA. The largest inflorescence diameter and the biggest inflorescence number per stem were obtained at irrigation levels of 90 and 83% of  ECA, respectively.  KEYWORDS: irrigation management, Dendranthema, greenhouse

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