Question

How is drip irrigation used? Explain with example

Answer 1

Explanation:

Drip irrigation or trickle irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface.

Answer 2

Answer:

Drip irrigation is sometimes called trickle irrigation and involves dripping water onto the soil at very low rates (2-20 litres/hour) from a system of small diameter plastic pipes fitted with outlets called emitters or drippers.

Explanation:

For example, if a sprinkler is used to water grape vines, then the water could sit on the leaves during the hottest part of the day.