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IRRIGATION

- is the science of artificial

application of water to the land,

in accordance with the crop

requirements throughout the

crop period.

IMPORTANCE OF WATER TO PLANTS

1. It makes up 70-90% of plant weight

2. It is an essential ingredient in the

process of photosynthesis for plants

make their own food

IMPORTANCE OF WATER TO PLANTS

Upward movement of water

3. It transport minerals and nutrients for plant

growth and development

4. It regulates temperature of plant, keep it from

dehydrating

METHODS OF IRRIGATION

BucketsBuckets

Over the shoulderOver the shoulder

(BUCKET & HOSE)

(SURFACE IRRIGATION)

Basin Irrigation

Border Strip Irrigation(in progress)

Furrow Irrigation

METHODS OF IRRIGATION