HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Water is a critical input for agricultural production and plays an important role in food security. Irrigated agriculture represents 20 percent of the total cultivated land and contributes 40 percent of the total food produced worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -The natural conditions such as soil type, slope, climate, water quality and availability, have the following impact on the choice of an irrigation method: Soil type: Sandy soils have a low water storage capacity and a high infiltration rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main goal for irrigation is to provide plants with the proper amount of water at the best time. Adequate soil water will influence the entire growth process from seedbed preparation, germination, root growth, nutrient utilization, plant growth and regrowth, yield, and quality.