Yields of potatoes and maize were considerably reduced as the irrigation interval exceeded one week. Partial closure of stomata as early as two days after irrigation indicated stress on plant growth even when most “available” soil moisture was still present. A linear relationship between degree of stomatal opening as measured by the oil‐drop penetration technique and the length of time after irrigation of various crops was established under field conditions.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.