Q1: For a certain crop with data given below: Root zone depth Field capacity by weight Wilting Point by weight Specific gravity of soil Consumptive use (mm/day) 100 cm 22% 12% 1.5 12 Assume 5% depletion on available moisture before application of irrigation water at field capacity. Compute the required depth and frequency of irrigation.

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Q1: For a certain crop with data given below:
Root zone depth
Field capacity by weight
Wilting Point by weight
Specific gravity of soil
Consumptive use (mm/day)
100 cm
22%
12%
1.5
12
Assume 5% depletion on available moisture before application of
irrigation water at field capacity. Compute the required depth and
frequency of irrigation.
Transcribed Image Text:Q1: For a certain crop with data given below: Root zone depth Field capacity by weight Wilting Point by weight Specific gravity of soil Consumptive use (mm/day) 100 cm 22% 12% 1.5 12 Assume 5% depletion on available moisture before application of irrigation water at field capacity. Compute the required depth and frequency of irrigation.
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