Performance of rice varieties under varying salinity and irrigation systems
Objectives
- Comparative performance of rice varieties under control and saline environment
- Estimate the water requirement for rice with different irrigation methods
- Asses the adaptability of rice varieties to the UAE environment
Summary of experimental design and treatments
Experimental Design: Strip-split plot with 3 reps
- Horizontal factor: Irrigation System (IRRI): Three (1-Flooded, 2- surface drip, 3-Sub-surface drip)
- Vertical Factor: Water quality: SALT1- Freshwater; SALT2- 6 dS/m
- Subplot factor: Varieties (VAR): Two (V1-BR 61, V2-IRRI154)
Date of sowing: 18 September 2021
Date of treatment: 24 October 2021
Season
2021-2022
Research Theme
