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Agriculture · Q423

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 423

Q423

Concept of critical stage of irrigation

A.
Yield reduction will be maximum if irrigation is not given
Answer
B.
When water absorption rate is maximum
C.
When water loss by the plant is maximum
D.
All of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The concept of the critical stage of irrigation illustrates the ultimate stage if irrigation is not done to the field then it will cause a reduction in yield at the maximum level or the stage at which the water stress causes severe yield reduction.
The critical stage of water is also termed a moisture-sensitive period.