Drip irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation (pronunciation: /drɪp ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/), also known as trickle irrigation or micro-irrigation, is a method of irrigation that allows water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The goal is to place water directly into the root zone and minimize evaporation.
Etymology
The term "drip irrigation" is derived from the process of water "dripping" slowly to the roots of the plants. The concept of this irrigation method can be traced back to ancient times, where clay pots were filled with water and buried in the ground – an early form of drip irrigation.
Related Terms
- Irrigation: The application of controlled amounts of water to plants at needed intervals.
- Evapotranspiration: The process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.
- Micro-irrigation: A method of irrigation where water is distributed under low pressure through a piped network, in a pre-determined pattern, and applied as a small discharge to each plant or adjacent to it.
- Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI): A variation of traditional drip irrigation where the dripline (tubing and emitters) is buried below the soil surface, rather than laid on the ground, supplying water directly to the roots of the plants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drip irrigation
- Wikipedia's article - Drip irrigation
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