Definition

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irrigation

riego

irrigation

灌溉 /guàngài/

Agriculture | n. m.

A cultivation practice that consists in spreading water over the olive-grove in order to avoid water deficit and boost production, and which is often carried out by means of drip irrigation and microspray irrigation and, to a lesser extent, by spray irrigation or surface irrigation.

Example

Correct irrigation of the olive trees contributes to the increase of production, as well as in the quality of the fruits. Although olive groves do not require frequent irrigation, the irrigation of olive trees is a determinant for the fructification, mainly during the months of florescence - spring months.

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Additional information

the critical period for irrigation covers the blooming and the ripening of the fruit, and it coincides with the period of water shortage. The selection of an adequate irrigation system depends on the situation and density of the olive-grove.