1. The following data pertains to the healthy growth of a crop.

(i) Field capacity of soil = 30%

(ii) Permanent wilting percentage = 11%
(iii) Density of soil = 1300 kg/m3
(iv) Effective depth of root zone = 700 mm
(v) Daily consumptive use of water for the given crop = 12 mm

For healthy growth moisture content must not fall below 25% of the water holding
capacity between the field capacity and the permanent wilting point. Determine the
watering interval in days.

2. (a) Explain as how the following factors affect the 'duty' of a crop :

(i) Soil and sub-soil condition. (ii) Stage of growth. (iii) Temperature. (iv) Rainfall.

(b) Compute the depth and frequency of irrigation required for a certain crop with
data given below:

Root zone depth = 100 cm. Field capacity = 22%

Wilting point = 12% Apparent specific gravity of soil* = 1.50

Consumptive use = 25 mm/day Efficiency of irrigation = 50%

Assume 50% depletion on available moisture before application of irrigation water at

field capacity.