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1 Foster, W. M.; Batchelor, C. H.; Hodnett, M. G.; Bell, J. P. 1989. Soil and plant water relations in low-head drip irrigation in Sri Lanka. Oxfordshire, UK: Institute of Hydrology. 42p. (IH report no.ODG 89/7)
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.2 G744 FOS Record No: H06011)
Final report of ODA Project R4378A
2 Foster, W. M.; Batchelor, C. H.; Bell, J. P.; Hodnett, M. G.; Sikurajapthy, S. 1989. Small-scale irrigation in Sri Lanka: Soil moisture status and crop response to drip irrigation. In Rydzewski, J. R.; Ward, C. F. (Eds.) Irrigation theory and practice. Proceedings of the International Conference, University of Southampton, 12-15 September. London: Pentech Press. pp.602-615.
Small scale systems ; Drip irrigation ; Furrow irrigation ; Evaluation ; Crops / Sri Lanka / Maha Illuppallama
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7 G000 RYD Record No: H07571)
This paper describes the evaluation of the irrigation efficiency of a low-cost, low-head drip irrigation system in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. The Institute of Hydrology set up field trails in which soil moisture regime and plant growth of four vegetable crops irrigated using the drip system were monitored and compared with controls irrigated by conventional furrow methods. This paper discusses the analysis for two of the crops: chilli (Capsicum annuum) and onion (Allium cepa). Although irrigation efficiencies were much greater for the drip irrigated crops, some yield reduction was noted. Recommendations are made that will lead to greater water savings and, possibly, higher yields under drip irrigation.
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