| authors: | Tsai, Y. ; Pitts, D.J. ; Myhre, D.L. |
| title: | Effects of Flooding and Irrigation Frequency on Growth and Yield of Drip Irrigated Tomatoes |
| year: | 1990 |
| source: | Amer. Soc. Agri. Eng. Paper # Fl-90-111 |
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| abstract: | A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of a sudden high water table on tomato growth and yield. The factorial experiment had four treatments (2 water-table treatments 2 irrigation treatments). A 0.91 m (36 in) or greater depth to the water table was maintained through the growing season except during the 5-day flooding period (Nov. 17 - Nov. 21). At that time the water table was quickly (within 24 hrs.) raised to the bottom of the plant beds. During the flooding period, canopy temperature and soil redox potential (Eh) at 2 depths within the root zone were monitored. Plant dry matter accumulation was measured prior to and after flooding. Through the season, plant heights were measured and final yield and grades of fruit were compared. Based on these one-season data, the preliminary analysis indicated that a sudden high water table failed to statistically (p = 0.05) reduced tomato yield. |
| keywords: | Tomato, drip irrigation, micro irrigation, irrigation, flood, water table, sandy soil. |
