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R Kumar1, V Shankar, M K Jat

  • 1Department of Civil Engineering, NIT, Hamirpur (HP), India. rohituhf@rediffmail.com

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A new non-linear root water uptake (RWU) model accurately predicts soil moisture depletion in multi-layer root zones. This model aids efficient irrigation management across diverse agro-climatic regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Soil Science
  • Hydrology

Background:

  • Plant moisture uptake is crucial for growth and soil-plant water dynamics.
  • Accurate modeling of root water uptake (RWU) is essential for understanding soil moisture.
  • Previous models may not fully capture non-linear uptake in multi-layer root zones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a non-linear root water uptake (RWU) model for multi-layer crop root zones.
  • To assess the model's efficiency in predicting soil moisture depletion under non-uniform conditions.
  • To evaluate the model's applicability across different agro-climatic regions.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of a non-linear root water uptake (RWU) model with two components: model formulation and moisture flow prediction.
  • Testing the model's predictive capability using a field experiment on wheat (Triticum aestivum).
  • Comparison of model-simulated soil moisture parameters (status, depletion, profile) with experimental data.

Main Results:

  • The developed RWU model demonstrated good agreement between predicted and experimental soil moisture parameters.
  • Model predictions accurately reflected moisture status, depletion, and soil moisture profiles in the root zone.
  • The model's efficiency was validated in a sub-temperate, sub-humid agro-climate.

Conclusions:

  • The non-linear RWU model is effective for predicting soil moisture dynamics in multi-layer root zones.
  • The model's utility is confirmed across various agro-climatic conditions, including water-scarce regions.
  • This model can enhance irrigation management and be integrated for solute uptake prediction.