Introduction of micro-sprinkler systems to mango production into the uplands Northern Thailand
- Publication Type
- Contribution to conference
- Authors
- Spreer W; Schulze K; Srikasetsarakul U; Ongprasert S; Müller J
- Year of publication
- 2011
- Conference name
- CIGR 2011 Conference on Sustainable Bioproduction
- Conference location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Conference date
- September 19 - 23, 2011
Abstract: In order to asses water saving potentials of advanced irrigation methods in irrigated mango production in Northern Thailand, micro sprinklers have been introduced and compared into the area. Three micro sprinkler treatments were established on two commercial orchards: a. Full irrigation based on climate data, b. Partial Rootzone Drying, c. Farmer’s decision. These treatments were compared to the traditional irrigation methods. It was found that by the introduction of micro sprinklers, farmers were able to increase their water use efficiency, while the fruit size distribution was more favourable for export marketing.