Comparative efficacy of sprinkler and surface methods of irrigation in cumin (Cuminum cyminum) under arid western Rajasthan conditions

Authors

  • R.P. JANGIR B.L. JAT
  • M.S. RATHORE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v52i1.4898

Keywords:

Cumin, Irrigation frequency, Consumptive use, Water-use efficiency, Moisture-use rate

Abstract

A field study was undertaken during winter seasons of 2002-03 and 2003-04 at Mandor-Jodhpur to compare the efficacy of sprinkler method of irrigation with conventional check-basin method and to work out an appropri- ate irrigation schedule and the operating time for sprinklers. The pooled results revealed that application of five irrigations through sprinklers operated for 3 hr produced seed yield (41 1 kg/ha) on a par with that of recom- mended irrigation schedule applied through conventional irrigation method, but it saved water up to 41 per cent with higher WUE (0.260 kg seed/m3) and net returns (Rs 16,558Iha). Further increase in irrigation frequency (six irrigations) did not cause significant impact on cumin productivity and net returns.

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Published

2001-10-10

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Research Paper

How to Cite

R.P. JANGIR B.L. JAT, & M.S. RATHORE. (2001). Comparative efficacy of sprinkler and surface methods of irrigation in cumin (Cuminum cyminum) under arid western Rajasthan conditions. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 52(1), 83-85. https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v52i1.4898