Differentia

Drip irrigation:

• This system uses perforated pipes to supply water.

• It delivers water drop by drop directly to the soil at the desired place.

• It supplies water to the plants all through the day by providing a small amount of water at regular intervals.

• The plants do not run dry due to water shortage.

• Soluble fertilizers can also be applied through this system.

• Only the root area of plants is wetted.

• Loss of water is minimized.

• It is a more effective and efficient system.

• A picture of drip irrigation is shown below:

Sprinkler system

• It consists of nozzles, pipes and spray guns.

• The spray guns rotate in circles and wet a large circular area and not only a small desired area.

• Evaporative loss of water is high in this system.

• It serves as a cooling system and clears off the dust from the plants.

• It supplies water to the plants only 1-2 times a day but in large amounts.

• Every part of the plant receives water.

• The picture of the sprinkler system is shown here: