Objective:
Determine the impact of hydrogel on alfalfa’s water use efficiency and the best application rates for economical production and optimum water productivity.
Details:
Date of Planting: 2022
Experimental Design: randomized complete block design
Treatments/Variables: five application rates/ alfalfa (Medicago sativa l.) Omani landraces
Salinity levels: 0.4 dS/m
Tow irrigation levels: 100% and 50% of water requirement
The product was added at five application rates:
Control: 0 g/m2 Dose 3: 15 g/m2
Dose 1: 5 g/m2 Dose 4: 20 g/m2
Dose 2: 10 g/m2 Dose 5: 25 g/m2
