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Tomato Yield and Water Efficiency Affected by Nitrogen and Irrigation Levels
Greg Howard
11th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study was conducted in Efratana Gidim district, North Shewa, Amhara, Ethiopia, to find the best nitrogen and irrigation levels for tomato yield
- The highest tomato yield (35,903 kg/ha) was achieved with 125% ETc irrigation and 92 kg N/ha fertilizer
- The best water use efficiency (5.4 kg/m³) was recorded with 75% ETc irrigation and 46 kg N/ha fertilizer
- The combination of 125% ETc irrigation and 92 kg N/ha fertilizer provided the highest net benefit and economic return for farmers
AgricultureEnvironmentPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Tomato yield, and water use efficiency as affected by nitrogen rate and irrigation regime in the central low lands of Ethiopia.
Published 10th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-62884-5
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