Canopy-air temperature differentials, water use and yield of chickpea in a semi-arid environment

Sivakumar, M V K (1986) Canopy-air temperature differentials, water use and yield of chickpea in a semi-arid environment. Irrigation Science, 7 (3). pp. 149-158.

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Abstract

Stress degree days (SDD) and canopy-air temperature differential summation procedures were used to quantify the response of crops of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to soil water availability and atmospheric demand over a four year period on a deep and medium-deep Vertisol in India using different irrigation treatments and planting dates. Canopy temperatures measured between 13.00–14.00 h provided a good index of the daily mean canopy temperature. Differences in the diurnal variation in the canopy-air temperature differentials between irrigated and non-irrigated chickpea reflected clearly the differential response of the crop to soil water availability. Total water use of chickpea decreased with increasing SDD. Data pooled over three growing seasons showed a close relationship between SDD and yield of chickpea. Calculated water stress index (WSI) which includes the vapor pressure deficit term showed a similar relationship with yield to that with SDD.

Item Type: Article
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Subjects: Mandate crops > Chickpea
Depositing User: Mr Charan Sai Ch
Date Deposited: 03 Nov 2011 03:41
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2013 13:11
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/3581
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00344070
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