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We evaluated the effect of different soil water tensions on the production of broccoli cultivated in a protected environment under drip irrigation in order to establish criteria for the adequate management of irrigation. A completely randomized block design was used, comprising six treatments and four replicates. The treatments included six soil water tensions (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 kPa). Soil water tension was monitored with granular matrix sensors installed at depths of 0.2 m (decision sensors) and 0.4 m (seepage control sensors). Total and marketable fresh weight of broccoli heads, average diameter of marketable heads, height of marketable heads, and total and marketable yield were greatest when the soil water tension at a depth of 0.2 m was 15 kPa, at which the mean values of the evaluated variables were 0.84 kg, 0.76 kg, 20.5 cm, 11.7 cm; 26.5 t ha-1, and 23.7 t ha-1, respectively. Treatments did not significantly affect efficiency of water use or height of marketable heads.(AU)

Objetivou-se, avaliar o efeito de diferentes tensões de água no solo sobre a produção de brócolis, cultivado em ambiente protegido e irrigado por gotejamento, de forma a estabelecer critérios para o manejo adequado da irrigação. O experimento foi conduzido na Universidade Federal de Lavras, no período de Maio a Agosto de 2012. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos completos casualizados, com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de seis tensões de água no solo (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 e 90 kPa). As tensões de água no solo foram monitoradas com base nos Sensores de Matriz Granular, watermark® instalados a 0,2 e a 0,4 m de profundidade. Dos resultados, concluiu-se que para a obtenção de maiores valores de massa fresca total e comercial, diâmetro médio da inflorescência, altura da inflorescência, produtividade total e comercial, as irrigações devem ser realizadas quando a tensão de água no solo estiver em torno de 15 kPa, à uma profundidade de 0,2 m. Os maiores valores atingidos foram de 0,84 kg; 0,76 kg; 20,5 cm; 11,5 cm; 26,47 t ha-1 e 23,71 t ha-1, respectivamente. A variação da tensão de água no solo não produziu efeito significativo na eficiência no uso de água e na altura da inflorescência comercial.(AU)

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We evaluated the effect of different soil water tensions on the production of broccoli cultivated in a protected environment under drip irrigation in order to establish criteria for the adequate management of irrigation. A completely randomized block design was used, comprising six treatments and four replicates. The treatments included six soil water tensions (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 kPa). Soil water tension was monitored with granular matrix sensors installed at depths of 0.2 m (decision sensors) and 0.4 m (seepage control sensors). Total and marketable fresh weight of broccoli heads, average diameter of marketable heads, height of marketable heads, and total and marketable yield were greatest when the soil water tension at a depth of 0.2 m was 15 kPa, at which the mean values of the evaluated variables were 0.84 kg, 0.76 kg, 20.5 cm, 11.7 cm; 26.5 t ha-1, and 23.7 t ha-1, respectively. Treatments did not significantly affect efficiency of water use or height of marketable heads.

Objetivou-se, avaliar o efeito de diferentes tensões de água no solo sobre a produção de brócolis, cultivado em ambiente protegido e irrigado por gotejamento, de forma a estabelecer critérios para o manejo adequado da irrigação. O experimento foi conduzido na Universidade Federal de Lavras, no período de Maio a Agosto de 2012. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos completos casualizados, com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos de seis tensões de água no solo (15, 30, 45, 60, 75 e 90 kPa). As tensões de água no solo foram monitoradas com base nos Sensores de Matriz Granular, watermark® instalados a 0,2 e a 0,4 m de profundidade. Dos resultados, concluiu-se que para a obtenção de maiores valores de massa fresca total e comercial, diâmetro médio da inflorescência, altura da inflorescência, produtividade total e comercial, as irrigações devem ser realizadas quando a tensão de água no solo estiver em torno de 15 kPa, à uma profundidade de 0,2 m. Os maiores valores atingidos foram de 0,84 kg; 0,76 kg; 20,5 cm; 11,5 cm; 26,47 t ha-1 e 23,71 t ha-1, respectivamente. A variação da tensão de água no solo não produziu efeito significativo na eficiência no uso de água e na altura da inflorescência comercial.

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Variable rate sprinklers (VRS) have been developed to promote localized water application of irrigated areas. In Precision Irrigation, VRS permits better control of flow adjustment and, at the same time, provides satisfactory radial distribution profiles for various pressures and flow rates are really necessary. The objective of this work was to evaluate the performance and radial distribution profiles of a developed VRS which varies the nozzle cross sectional area by moving a pin in or out using a stepper motor. Field tests were performed under different conditions of service pressure, rotation angles imposed on the pin and flow rate which resulted in maximal water throw radiuses ranging from 7.30 to 10.38 m. In the experiments in which the service pressure remained constant, the maximal throw radius varied from 7.96 to 8.91 m. Averages were used of repetitions performed under conditions without wind or with winds less than 1.3 m s-1. The VRS with the four stream deflector resulted in greater water application throw radius compared to the six stream deflector. However, the six stream deflector had greater precipitation intensities, as well as better distribution. Thus, selection of the deflector to be utilized should be based on project requirements, respecting the difference in the obtained results. With a small opening of the nozzle, the VRS produced small water droplets that visually presented applicability for foliar chemigation. Regarding the comparison between the estimated and observed flow rates, the stepper motor produced excellent results.

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Variable rate sprinklers (VRS) have been developed to promote localized water application of irrigated areas. In Precision Irrigation, VRS permits better control of flow adjustment and, at the same time, provides satisfactory radial distribution profiles for various pressures and flow rates are really necessary. The objective of this work was to evaluate the performance and radial distribution profiles of a developed VRS which varies the nozzle cross sectional area by moving a pin in or out using a stepper motor. Field tests were performed under different conditions of service pressure, rotation angles imposed on the pin and flow rate which resulted in maximal water throw radiuses ranging from 7.30 to 10.38 m. In the experiments in which the service pressure remained constant, the maximal throw radius varied from 7.96 to 8.91 m. Averages were used of repetitions performed under conditions without wind or with winds less than 1.3 m s-1. The VRS with the four stream deflector resulted in greater water application throw radius compared to the six stream deflector. However, the six stream deflector had greater precipitation intensities, as well as better distribution. Thus, selection of the deflector to be utilized should be based on project requirements, respecting the difference in the obtained results. With a small opening of the nozzle, the VRS produced small water droplets that visually presented applicability for foliar chemigation. Regarding the comparison between the estimated and observed flow rates, the stepper motor produced excellent results.