Use of infrared thermometer technique in irrigation scheduling of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) plant

Journal Title: Horticultural Studies - Year 2017, Vol 34, Issue 1

Abstract

The main objectives of this study are to assess crop water stress index (CWSI) and to determine irrigation schedule of pomegranate using infrared thermometer technique. Treatments with three replications were irrigated every three and six days intervals, as much as 0.50 (S1), 0.75 (S2), 1.00 (S3), and 1.25 (S4) of Class A pan evaporation. Additionally, an unirrigated plot was also formed. The equations obtained for non-water stress baseline is Tc-Ta=0.645VPD-4.338. The equation of full water stressed upper baseline obtained from data taken from branches of pomegranate plant cut in different days is given by Tc-Ta= 0.0489VPD+2.8734. According to the results obtained, it is concluded that infrared thermometer can be used for irrigation scheduling of the pomegranate plants in Antalya conditions. When using this technique in Antalya conditions, it is suggested to keep the seasonal mean CWSI value approximately 0.12 and the index value of 0.40 can be used to start the irrigation. Additionally, it is suggested that the amount of irrigation can be determined as much as the amount of evaporation measured until the index value reaches 0.40.

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  • EP ID EP198718
  • DOI 10.16882/derim.2017.305480
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(2017). Use of infrared thermometer technique in irrigation scheduling of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) plant. Horticultural Studies, 34(1), 61-71. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-198718