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FERTILIZER IRRIGATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
DEF

A form of trickle irrigation (qv) in which liquid fertilizer is added to the irrigation water and thus fed directly to the plant. Economist, June 25, 1983.

OBS

"Fertigation" is a coined term for fertilization added in sprinkler water. The term is now established in science terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
DEF

Apport d'eau enrichie en éléments fertilisants à la culture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
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