Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model

Belgin Alsancak Sırlı; Sema Kale Çelik; Hakan Yıldız; Metin Aydoğdu

doi:10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18

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Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model

Abstract

Water efficiency models are playing an increasingly important role in helping agricultural activities adapt to climate change. AquaCrop is one of the models that can accurately correlate water-plant-climate parameters. In this study, the effects of irrigation strategies (I1; rainfed, I2; irrigation at Germination (G)+Tillering (T)+Heading (H) stages, I3; irrigation at G+H stages, I4; irrigation at G+T stages) and sowing dates (SD1; normal sowing date, SD2; late sowing date) on winter wheat yield and soil water conditions were investigated in semi-arid climate conditions. Biomass, grain yield, soil water content and crop canopy cover values observed in field conditions and simulated by AquaCrop. According to results SD1 did not have a negative effect on grain yield and biomass however SD2 would significantly reduce grain yield and biomass amount. Considering the biomass and grain yields in terms of irrigation, the highest yield was obtained in the irrigation water applied during the I2SD1 treatment. The yield reduction was 39% in rainfed treatments, 22% when irrigated in G+T periods, and 5% when irrigated in G+H stages. The model predicted 2-year grain yield and biomass values more accurately in SD1 than in SD2. The model predicted yield, biomass, soil moisture content and canopy cover values with an acceptable accuracy.

Keywords

Yield prediction, AquaCrop, Winter wheat, Sowing date, Canopy cover, Irrigation regimes

Supporting Institution

General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies of The Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Project Number

TAGEM/TSKAD/15/A13/P08/10

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English

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Irrigation Systems , Agricultural Water Management

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Research Article

Authors

Belgin Alsancak Sırlı
0000-0002-7779-6778
Türkiye

Sema Kale Çelik ^*
0000-0001-8161-276X
Türkiye

Hakan Yıldız
0000-0002-7627-7503
Türkiye

Metin Aydoğdu
0000-0001-6920-1976
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 29, 2023

Submission Date

September 22, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 6, 2023

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Year 2023 Volume: 7 Number: 4

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18

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Alsancak Sırlı, B., Kale Çelik, S., Yıldız, H., & Aydoğdu, M. (2023). Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, 7(4), 874-886. https://doi.org/10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18

AMA

1.Alsancak Sırlı B, Kale Çelik S, Yıldız H, Aydoğdu M. Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model. int. j. agric. environ. food sci. 2023;7(4):874-886. doi:10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18

Chicago

Alsancak Sırlı, Belgin, Sema Kale Çelik, Hakan Yıldız, and Metin Aydoğdu. 2023. “Yield Prediction of Wheat at Different Sowing Dates and Irrigation Regimes Using the AquaCrop Model”. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences 7 (4): 874-86. https://doi.org/10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18.

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Alsancak Sırlı B, Kale Çelik S, Yıldız H, Aydoğdu M (December 1, 2023) Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences 7 4 874–886.

IEEE

[1]B. Alsancak Sırlı, S. Kale Çelik, H. Yıldız, and M. Aydoğdu, “Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model”, int. j. agric. environ. food sci., vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 874–886, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18.

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Alsancak Sırlı, Belgin - Kale Çelik, Sema - Yıldız, Hakan - Aydoğdu, Metin. “Yield Prediction of Wheat at Different Sowing Dates and Irrigation Regimes Using the AquaCrop Model”. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences 7/4 (December 1, 2023): 874-886. https://doi.org/10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18.

JAMA

1.Alsancak Sırlı B, Kale Çelik S, Yıldız H, Aydoğdu M. Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model. int. j. agric. environ. food sci. 2023;7:874–886.

MLA

Alsancak Sırlı, Belgin, et al. “Yield Prediction of Wheat at Different Sowing Dates and Irrigation Regimes Using the AquaCrop Model”. International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, vol. 7, no. 4, Dec. 2023, pp. 874-86, doi:10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18.

Vancouver

1.Belgin Alsancak Sırlı, Sema Kale Çelik, Hakan Yıldız, Metin Aydoğdu. Yield prediction of wheat at different sowing dates and irrigation regimes using the AquaCrop model. int. j. agric. environ. food sci. 2023 Dec. 1;7(4):874-86. doi:10.31015/jaefs.2023.4.18

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