Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits

The correct irrigation frequency relies on the plant population density to increase yield and efficiency in water use. A field experiment was carried out in 2019 to study the effect of three irrigation frequencies, one (F1), four (F2), and eight (F3) days, and four planting densities, 20 (D1), 24 (D...

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Main Authors: Silas Alves Souza, Joslanny Higino Vieira, Diego Bispo dos Santos Farias, Gustavo Henrique da Silva, Catariny Cabral Aleman
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2468
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author Silas Alves Souza
Joslanny Higino Vieira
Diego Bispo dos Santos Farias
Gustavo Henrique da Silva
Catariny Cabral Aleman
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description The correct irrigation frequency relies on the plant population density to increase yield and efficiency in water use. A field experiment was carried out in 2019 to study the effect of three irrigation frequencies, one (F1), four (F2), and eight (F3) days, and four planting densities, 20 (D1), 24 (D2), 28 (D3), and 30 (D4) plants per m<sup>2</sup>, on the variables: soil moisture, actual water consumption, growth, grain yield, and water productivity of beans (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.). The soil water balance was calculated based on the soil moisture, which was measured by tensiometers. The irrigation was done by a drip tape. The variation in soil moisture was greatly influenced by irrigation frequencies and planting densities in F3. Plant growth was not affected by treatments. Irrigation frequencies and planting densities have deeply affected the biometric and chlorophyll synthesis traits of beans. The highest yields were found in the treatments F1D3 (2968 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>), F1D4 (2997 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>), and F3D3 (2946 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>). For water productivity, treatments with F1 irrigation frequency and the higher planting densities were more efficient in water use. Overall, the results are useful for technicians and farmers who work with irrigation management on beans.
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spelling doaj.art-fec3b48b613a49a58e90f9008a55c2472023-11-20T12:32:43ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412020-09-01129246810.3390/w12092468Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive TraitsSilas Alves Souza0Joslanny Higino Vieira1Diego Bispo dos Santos Farias2Gustavo Henrique da Silva3Catariny Cabral Aleman4Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Avenue Peter Henry Rolfs, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Avenue Peter Henry Rolfs, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Avenue Peter Henry Rolfs, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Avenue Peter Henry Rolfs, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, BrazilDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Avenue Peter Henry Rolfs, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, BrazilThe correct irrigation frequency relies on the plant population density to increase yield and efficiency in water use. A field experiment was carried out in 2019 to study the effect of three irrigation frequencies, one (F1), four (F2), and eight (F3) days, and four planting densities, 20 (D1), 24 (D2), 28 (D3), and 30 (D4) plants per m<sup>2</sup>, on the variables: soil moisture, actual water consumption, growth, grain yield, and water productivity of beans (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.). The soil water balance was calculated based on the soil moisture, which was measured by tensiometers. The irrigation was done by a drip tape. The variation in soil moisture was greatly influenced by irrigation frequencies and planting densities in F3. Plant growth was not affected by treatments. Irrigation frequencies and planting densities have deeply affected the biometric and chlorophyll synthesis traits of beans. The highest yields were found in the treatments F1D3 (2968 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>), F1D4 (2997 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>), and F3D3 (2946 kg ha<sup>−1</sup>). For water productivity, treatments with F1 irrigation frequency and the higher planting densities were more efficient in water use. Overall, the results are useful for technicians and farmers who work with irrigation management on beans.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2468water stresscompetition between plantswater productivity
spellingShingle Silas Alves Souza
Joslanny Higino Vieira
Diego Bispo dos Santos Farias
Gustavo Henrique da Silva
Catariny Cabral Aleman
Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits
Water
water stress
competition between plants
water productivity
title Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits
title_full Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits
title_fullStr Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits
title_short Impact of Irrigation Frequency and Planting Density on Bean’s Morpho-Physiological and Productive Traits
title_sort impact of irrigation frequency and planting density on bean s morpho physiological and productive traits
topic water stress
competition between plants
water productivity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2468
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