Yield and water use response of winter wheat to winter irrigation in the North China Plain

Shao, Lei; Zhang, X.Y.; Sun, Hang; Chen, S.Y.; Wang, Y.M.

doi:10.2489/jswc.66.2.104

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“…Our research confirmed that winter irrigation, especially drip irrigation with a large amount of water, created a good environment for the growth of jujube trees and improved the survival rate of young jujube trees. These results agree with those of Shao et al [13], Liu et al [9] and Chen et al [12], who found that winter irrigation created a good environment in the upper soil for crop growth. Moreover, Zhao et al [24] showed that winter irrigation can help maintain the soil moisture content and improve the rate of seedling emergence, especially irrigation with a relatively large amount of water.…”

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Effects of winter irrigation on soil salinity and jujube growth in arid regions

Liu

Jiao

et al. 2019

PLoS ONE

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The considerably high evapotranspiration and the low leaching fraction of the soil in arid regions are likely the primary causes of the enhanced soil salinity in such regions. Winter irrigation has proven to be very effective for promoting the leaching of salts from the rooting-zone. In this study, we investigated the effects of different irrigation methods (flood irrigation and drip irrigation) and winter irrigation quotas (450, 1350, 2250, 3150, 4050, and 4950 m 3 /hm 2 ) on soil salinity and plant growth in an arid region. The sum of EC e in the 0–100 cm soil layer was 56.26–29.32 ms/cm under flood irrigation, 61.37–17.90 ms/cm under drip irrigation, and 64.13 ms/cm under no irrigation. The survival rates of jujube trees reached 65% and 77%, respectively, for drip irrigation and flood irrigation with a quota of 2250 m 3 /hm 2 . Furthermore, at irrigation quotas in excess of 3150 m 3 /hm 2 the ground diameter and height of jujube trees were significantly greater than those observed under nonwinter irrigation and several other winter irrigation treatments. These findings indicated that winter irrigation significantly reduced soil salinity, changed the soil salt distribution, created a good environment for the growth of jujube trees and improved the survival rate of young jujube trees, especially under winter drip irrigation with a quota of 3150 m 3 /hm 2 . In addition, 1-year-old jujube trees emerging in spring may benefit from an EC e lower than 5 ms/cm.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Effects of winter irrigation on soil salinity and jujube growth in arid regions

Liu

Jiao

et al. 2019

PLoS ONE

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“…The slope for sufficient irrigation was low, in contrast to the high slopes for deficit irrigations. Similar to other studies (Jensen et al ., ; Shao et al ., ), this trend may indicate that wheat under deficit irrigation is more tolerant of water stress than under sufficient irrigation and is able to use water from the groundwater table more effectively. The relationship between Gc/ETa and groundwater table depth may be influenced by irrigation water or the amount of soil water depletion below the field capacity before irrigation, irrespective of the different watering regimes.…”

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Effect of Groundwater Level Depth and Irrigation Amount on Water Fluxes at the Groundwater Table and Water Use of Wheat

Huo

Feng

Wang

et al. 2011

Irrigation and Drainage

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Three irrigation water regimes (90.0, 67.5, and 45.0 mm) and five groundwater table depths (1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 m) were considered in a lysimeter experiment to investigate the effect of groundwater level and irrigation amount on water fluxes at the groundwater table and water use of wheat. Results show that deep percolation (irrigation of 16-23%) occurred to a considerable extent in the present irrigation level at a shallow groundwater table of 1.5-2.0 m. Capillary rise comprised 29% of the water use of wheat, within the period from regreening to harvest, at 1.5 m groundwater table depth, and was reduced with an increase in table depth. A relationship between groundwater contribution and groundwater table depth was also found. In the present irrigation conditions, the water productivity (WP b ) of wheat was enhanced from 3.59 kg m -3 at a shallower groundwater level depth of 1.5 m, to 4.58 kg m -3 at a deeper groundwater level depth of 3.5 m. WP b can be higher if deficit irrigation is enforced and can reach 3.93-6.03 kg m -3 . Similarly, a relationship between WP b and groundwater table depth was found. Hence, the irrigation amount per time for local wheat can be reduced to 45.0-67.5 mm, depending on the groundwater level depth, in order to use water resources effectively. RÉSUMÉTrois régimes d'irrigation (90.0, 67.5 et 45.0 mm) et cinq profondeurs de la nappe phréatique (1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 et 3.5 m) ont été considérés dans une expérience en lysimètre pour étudier l'effet du niveau de la nappe souterraine et la quantité d'eau d'irrigation sur les flux vers la nappe et les prélèvements d'une culture de blé. Les résultats montrent que la percolation profonde (irrigation de 16-23 %) est considérable pour le niveau d'irrigation actuel pour une nappe phréatique peu profonde de 1.5 à 2.0 m. La remontée capillaire représente 29% de la consommation du blé entre le stade de reverdissement et la récolte pour une profondeur de nappe à 1.5 m, et elle réduit si la profondeur de la nappe augmente. Une relation entre la contribution des eaux souterraines et la profondeur de la nappe d'eau a également été trouvée. Dans les conditions d'irrigation actuelle, la productivité de l'eau (WP b ) de blé est augmentée de 3.59 kg m -3 pour une nappe à 1.5 m à 4.58 kg m -3 pour une nappe plus profonde à 3.5 m. WP b peut être plus élevé si l'irrigation déficitaire est appliquée et peut passer de 3.93 à 6.03 kg m -3 . De même, une relation entre WP b et la profondeur de la nappe phréatique a été trouvée. Par conséquent, la lame d'eau par tour d'irrigation pour une utilisation efficace de l'eau peut être réduite à 45.0 à 67.5 mm, selon le niveau de profondeur des eaux souterraines.

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“…However, winter irrigation is still widely practiced in this region and is considered to compact the soil tillage layer for increasing the cold tolerances of winter wheat, particularly when straw from the previous crop is incorporated into the top soil. However, results from a previous study showed that the application of winter irrigation did not affect the growth and development of wheat in a normal season [31] . Winter irrigation increased soil evaporation during the long winter dormancy period and also increased water and nutrient leaching from the root zone which poses environmental risks.…”

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Improving water use efficiency in grain production of winter wheat and summer maize in the North China Plain: a review

Zhang¹,

Qin²,

Xie³

2016

Front. Agr. Sci. Eng.

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Reducing irrigation water use by improving water use efficiency (WUE) in grain production is critical for the development of sustainable agriculture in the North China Plain (NCP). This article summarizes the research progresses in WUE improvement carried out at the Luancheng station located in the Northern part of NCP for the past three decades. Progresses in four aspects of yield and WUE improvement are presented, including yield and WUE improvement associated with cultivar selection, irrigation management for improving yield and WUE under limited water supply, managing root system for efficient soil water use and reducing soil evaporation by straw mulch. The results showed that annual average increase of 0.014 kg$m -3 for winter wheat and 0.02 kg$m -3 in WUE were observed for the past three decades, and this increase was largely associated with the improvement in harvest index related to cultivar renewal and an increase in chemical fertilizer use and soil fertility. The results also indicated that deficit irrigation for winter wheat could significantly reduce the irrigation water use, whereas the seasonal yield showed a smaller reduction rate and WUE was significantly improved. Straw mulching of summer maize using the straw from winter wheat could reduce seasonal soil evaporation by 30-40 mm. With new cultivars and improved management practices it was possible to further increase grain production without much increase in water use. Future strategies to further improve WUE are also discussed.

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Yield and water use response of winter wheat to winter irrigation in the North China Plain

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References 24 publications

Effects of winter irrigation on soil salinity and jujube growth in arid regions

Effects of winter irrigation on soil salinity and jujube growth in arid regions

Effect of Groundwater Level Depth and Irrigation Amount on Water Fluxes at the Groundwater Table and Water Use of Wheat

Improving water use efficiency in grain production of winter wheat and summer maize in the North China Plain: a review

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