Comparison of irrigation scheduling strategies for achieving water use efficiency in highbush blueberry

Keen, B.; Slavich, Peter G

doi:10.1080/01140671.2011.599398

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“…When comparing fixed irrigation with ET-scheduled irrigation, the increase in drainage was comparable with the increase in irrigation applied under fixed irrigation, which suggests that TA B L E 2 Effect of N, alley, and irrigation management treatments on drainage and NO 3 leaching in the row over the growing, rainy, and annual seasons, 2009-2012 much of the additional water applied under fixed irrigation contributed to drainage. These findings are consistent with previous studies, which demonstrated the potential to use ET-scheduled irrigation to reduce water application by 39-73% in raspberry production (Gurovich, 2008), 22% in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) production (Keen & Slavich, 2012), and by ∼50%, while lowering NO 3 leaching losses, in high-density apple (Malus pumila Mill.) production (Neilsen & Neilsen, 2002).…”

Section: Drainagesupporting

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Nitrogen, irrigation, and alley management effects on nitrate leaching from raspberry

Kuchta

Neilsen

Forge

et al. 2020

Vadose Zone Journal

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High NO 3 concentrations in the Abbotsford-Sumas aquifer are linked to raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) production. Passive capillary wick samplers were used to quantify the impacts of N, irrigation, and alley managements on drainage and NO 3 leaching from raspberry rows and alleys over 4 yr. Conventional management (100 kg N ha −1 surface broadcast on the row as a split application, clean cultivation of alleys, and fixed-duration drip irrigation) was compared with different mineral fertilizer N rates, N applied as manure, alleys seeded to a perennial forage grass or an autumn-seeded spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) crop, or evapotranspiration (ET)-scheduled irrigation. The temporal pattern of drainage and NO 3 leaching was driven by seasonal precipitation and growing season irrigation. Growing season drainage and NO 3 leaching were much lower under ETscheduled irrigation compared with fixed irrigation. Nitrate leaching was high (up to 90 kg N ha −1), even with no managed N inputs due to high inherent soil fertility and large quantities of N applied in irrigation water. Nitrate leaching was insensitive to N fertilizer rate. Application of N as poultry manure more than doubled NO 3 leaching compared with fertilizer, emphasizing the need to use organic N inputs judiciously. The perennial grass alley cover crop resulted in the greatest overall reduction in NO 3 leaching. Our data indicate that no single management strategy is sufficient to protect groundwater quality. Rather, an integrated package of improved practices (i.e., application of a reduced rate of mineral N through fertigation, combined with ET-scheduled irrigation and perennial alley crop) is necessary to protect groundwater quality.

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Section: Drainagesupporting

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Nitrogen, irrigation, and alley management effects on nitrate leaching from raspberry

Kuchta

Neilsen

Forge

et al. 2020

Vadose Zone Journal

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“…Adequate management of mineral nutrition and fertigation parameters in crops ensures good growth and high-quality production (Ehret et al, 2014;Keen and Slavich, 2012;Xu et al, 2014). However, it is necessary to develop new programs of mineral nutrition and fertigation with other nutrients and soil improvers for blueberries .…”

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Effect of pH and Silicon in the Fertigation Solution on Vegetative Growth of Blueberry Plants in Organic Agriculture

Gallegos-Cedillo¹,

Álvaro²,

Capatos³

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The effect of pH and silicon (Si) in the nutrient solution on the vegetative development of 2-year-old blueberry plants (Vaccinium corymbosum L. cv. Ventura) was studied. Two independent experiments were performed on coir fiber (CF) and sand as substrates. In experiment 1, Si was applied in the nutrient solution at a dose of 0.0, 0.3, 0.6, and 1.2 mM. In experiment 2, plants were treated with nutrient solution at pH 4.00, 4.75, 5.50, and 6.25, using two sources of acidification: nitric acid and citric acid. The parameters of plant growth, foliar surface, and stem biomass were measured. With the application of 1.2 mM Si to CF, plant height registered a significant increase of 8%, and shoot dry and fresh biomass increased by 21% and 25%, respectively. The results of experiment 1 indicated that the application of Si benefits the vegetative growth of blueberry plants in CF, but no effect was observed in the sand substrate. In the results of experiment 2, the pH level of 6.25 in CF decreased the dry weight of stems and leaves by 21% and 18%, respectively. A significant increase in the pH range of 4.00 to 5.50 was recorded in both the citric acid and nitric acid treatments, but these significant effects were not found in sand. Citric acid presented a similar behavior to nitric acid, which indicates that it can be a good source of acidification in organic and ecologically friendly crops.

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“…Reasonable water management is the basic guarantee for the high fruit yield and quality of blueberry [18][19][20]. Clarifying the water requirement of blueberry is a precondition for scientific management of blueberry orchard.…”

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The Developing Blueberry Industry in China

Jia-feng¹,

Ji²,

Hónɡ³

et al. 2020

Modern Fruit Industry

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The present situation of blueberry industry in China was summarized. The six main blueberry cultivation areas in China were reviewed and practical suggestions were made. Reference and guidance for water management of rabbiteye blueberry in Yangtze river basin was provided, and water physiological characteristics and water requirement of blueberry were also clarified so as to provide scientific management of blueberry. Effects of vinegar residue on soil physical and chemical properties, enzymatic activities, growth of blueberry, nutrient uptake, and fruit quality were studied. The effect of vinegar residue on the growth of blueberry and the mechanism revealed from the perspective of soil amelioration were also discussed from the results.

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Comparison of irrigation scheduling strategies for achieving water use efficiency in highbush blueberry

Cited by 24 publications

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Nitrogen, irrigation, and alley management effects on nitrate leaching from raspberry

Nitrogen, irrigation, and alley management effects on nitrate leaching from raspberry

Effect of pH and Silicon in the Fertigation Solution on Vegetative Growth of Blueberry Plants in Organic Agriculture

The Developing Blueberry Industry in China

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