Water management for Vegetable production using predetermined irrigation conditions. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/23/3458

In the face of increasing water scarcity due to climate change, there is a need for sustainable agricultural practices; effective water management has become a critical focus for farmers worldwide. We explore the application of predetermined irrigation conditions, 4, 3 and 2mm/day, with drip irrigation and poly-mulching as novel techniques to improve water use efficiency for vegetable production in both open field and greenhouse conditions. 

Advantages

-The application of low amounts of irrigation water (2 mm/day) can influence fruit quality and sugar content

-Drip irrigation reduces water wastage using the predetermined irrigation conditions

-Poly-mulching maintains a soil macro-climate at the upper soil layers. This reduces the competition of soil moisture with crops, enhancing root growth, water and nutrient uptake for healthy tomato growth and yields