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irrigation efficiency [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- irrigation efficiency
1, record 1, English, irrigation%20efficiency
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the water actually consumed by crops on an irrigated area to the amount of water diverted from the source onto the area. 2, record 1, English, - irrigation%20efficiency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Irrigation efficiency" means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is a product of distribution efficiency (DE) - based upon characteristics of the various types of sprinklers/emitters, and application efficiency (AE) - based upon characteristics of the various types of irrigation system controls such as moisture sensors, etc. 3, record 1, English, - irrigation%20efficiency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Beneficial uses include satisfying the soil water deficit and any leaching requirement to remove salts from the root zone. 4, record 1, English, - irrigation%20efficiency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The ratio [is] expressed as a percent. 4, record 1, English, - irrigation%20efficiency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- efficience d'irrigation
1, record 1, French, efficience%20d%27irrigation
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- efficacité d'irrigation 2, record 1, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27irrigation
feminine noun
- rendement de l'irrigation 2, record 1, French, rendement%20de%20l%27irrigation
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de la quantité d'eau réellement absorbée par les plantes cultivées sur une surface irriguée à la quantité d'eau dérivée de la source d'alimentation pour l'irrigation de cette même surface. 2, record 1, French, - efficience%20d%27irrigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'efficience d'irrigation devait passer de 40 à 60%. 1, record 1, French, - efficience%20d%27irrigation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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