Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing d...
Advantages of Drip Irrigation
1. Maximum use of available water.
2. No water being available to weeds.
3. Maximum crop yield.
4. High efficiency in the use of fertilizers. 5. Less weed growth and restricts population of potential hosts.
6. Low labour and relatively low operation cost.
7. No soil erosion.
8. Improved infiltration in soil of low intake.
9. Ready adjustment to sophisticated automatic control.
10. No runoff of fertilizers into ground water.
11. Less evaporation losses of water as compared to surface irrigation.
12. Improves seed germination.
13. Decreased to tillage operations.
Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation: In spite of the fact that drip irrigation has so many potential benefits , they’re a certain limitation also, there are as follow:
1. Sensitivity to clogging
2. Moisture distribution problem
3. Salinity hazards
4. High cost compared to furrow.
5. High skill is required for design, install and operation.
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Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing d...
Advantages of Drip Irrigation:
Reduction in Weed:
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots of the plants, which reduces the moisture on the soil surface. As a result, the growth of weeds is reduced, and there is no need for manual weeding. This saves time and labor costs.
Reduction in Soil Salinity:
Drip irrigation delivers water to the roots of plants in small and frequent doses, which prevents the accumulation of salts in the soil. This reduces soil salinity, which is a major problem in arid and semi-arid regions.
Reduction in Soil Erosion:
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots of plants, which reduces run-off and soil erosion. This is especially important in sloping fields where water can easily run off and cause erosion.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which states that reduction in weed and reduction in soil erosion are advantages of practicing drip irrigation.