A Research on the Useful Water Capacities of Niğde-Misli Plain Soils

Authors : Hüseyin Şimşek, Nizamettin Çiftçi

Pages : 14-26

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Publication Date : 1991-02-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In order to obtain the necessary data for economical irrigation of the soil of Nigde-Misl! This study was carried out to achieve this level by determining the useful water capacity. This plain is one of the most excellent potato producing areas of the Türkel, where it is observed that the irrigation costs are very high due to over-irrigation. After determining the soil moisture at different suction tensions, the useful water capacity and pore displacement were calculated. The soils are rich in organic matter, have a coarse texture and low water capacity. It was found that the useful water capacities in the 40 cm root sections with different soil profiles are between 22.1 mm and 62.2 mm, on average 39.3 mm. These values are very low and increase the cost of irrigation
Keywords : Niğde- Misli Ovası, Su Kapasitesi, Nem Değerleri