Subirrigation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subirrigation is a noun meaning (agriculture) A method of irrigation where water is delivered to the plant rootzone from below the soil surface and absorbed upwards. The excess water may be collected for reuse.
Meaning
(agriculture) A method of irrigation where water is delivered to the plant rootzone from below the soil surface and absorbed upwards. The excess water may be collected for reuse.
Example Sentences
Subirrigation is used in growing field crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and sugar cane in areas with high water tables, such as Florida, and in commercial greenhouse operations.
Word Forms
- subirrigations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underirrigation, fertigation, infiltration, runoff, hydrosprigging, hydroagriculture.
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