Supplementary irrigation for managing the impact of terminal dry spells on the productivity of rainfed rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Fogera Plain, Ethiopia
Tesfaye Molla, Kindie Tesfaye, Firew Mekbib, Tamado Tana, Tilahun Taddesse
Abstract
), respectively. Hence, the combined application of 3 cm ponding depth (PD2) with X-Jigna (V1) and 1cm ponding depth with Fogera-1 (V4) rice varieties could be suggested as effective terminal stress management to increase the yield and profitability of rainfed rice in the Fogera Plain and similar agro-ecologies.
Topics & Concepts
Oryza sativaIrrigationMathematicsAgronomyPondingRainfed agricultureBiologyDrainageEcologyBiochemistryGeneRice Cultivation and Yield ImprovementPlant responses to water stressIrrigation Practices and Water Management