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Optimising drip irrigation and fertigation schedules for higher crop and water productivity of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

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Drip irrigation and fertigation, being advocated for higher crop and water productivity require optimization of irrigation and fertilization schedules. Field experiments were conducted during 2016–2018 to evaluate water and energy-efficient drip irrigation and fertigation schedules for higher productivity and profitability from oilseed rape. The treatments comprised of a combination of three levels of drip irrigation {60, 80 and 100% of cumulative pan-evaporation (CPE)} and three levels of fertigation {60, 80 and 100% recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF)} along with one absolute control (flood irrigation and soil application of RDF). The yields of crop under drip irrigation at 100 and 80% of CPE were statistically similar but significantly higher than irrigation at 60% of CPE. The irrigation use efficiency (IUE) and water use efficiency (WUE) were maximum at 80% of CPE followed by 100 and 60% of CPE. Drip irrigation at 80% of CPE resulted in 18% higher yield along with a water-saving of 35.4% than absolute control. Energy use efficiency (EUE) was higher at 100% of CPE followed by 80 and 60% of CPE. Whereas, energy productivity at 100 and 80% of CPE being statistically similar but significantly higher than 60% of CPE. Highest benefit: cost (B:C) ratio and net returns were obtained with drip irrigation at 100% of CPE and lowest at 60% of CPE. Fertigation at 100 and 80% RDF recorded significantly higher seed yield than 60% RDF and absolute control.

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The authors are highly thankful to Prof. S S Kukal for his critical suggestions and editing of the final manuscript. We are also grateful to the unknown reviewers for their valuable and insightful comments and suggestion.

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    Divya S. Kumar, Rajni Sharma & A. S. Brar

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Kumar, D.S., Sharma, R. & Brar, A.S. Optimising drip irrigation and fertigation schedules for higher crop and water productivity of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). Irrig Sci 39, 535–548 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-020-00714-y

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