NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Irrigation in which water is directed to roots of plants is called drip irrigation. Q. Drip irrigation saves wastage of water because it supplies water directly to the roots.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drip irrigation is sometimes called trickle irrigation and involves dripping water onto the soil at very low rates (2-20 litres/hour) from a system of small diameter plastic pipes fitted with outlets called emitters or drippers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: In drip irrigation water falls drop by drop at the position of the roots.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is drip irrigation? Drip irrigation is the most efficient water and nutrient delivery system for growing crops. It delivers water and nutrients directly to the plant’s roots zone, in the right amounts, at the right time, so each plant gets exactly what it needs, when it needs it, to grow optimally.