Section
Biological Sciences
Abstract
The use of trickle irrigation is discussed with reference to Tanzania. A split-split plot design experiment is described in which yields of tomato, onion, and cabbage are compared for trickle and hand-irrigated plots, with different levels of fertiliser treatment. Yields for trickle-irrigated plots were significantly greater only for tomatoes. These results were achieved during July to October and a second attempt to grow the same vegetables during December to March was unsuccessful. Further trials are required to obtain a suitable rotation of vegetable crops from both a nutritional and agronomic point of view. Experience with the trickle irrigation equipment is also described.
Recommended Citation
Parkes, M.E. and Madata, M. E.
(1975)
"Trials with Trickle Irrigation Equipment at Morogoro Preliminary Report,"
Tanzania Journal of Science: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65085/2507-7961.2117