Which of the following are the most critical stages for irrigation in pulses?

Which of the following are the most critical stages for irrigation in pulses? Correct Answer Branching and pod formation 

Branching and pod formation are the most critical stages for irrigation in pulses.

Key Points

The critical stage for irrigation: 

  • The stage at which the water stress causes severe yield reduction is known as the critical stage of water requirement or a critical stage for irrigation or moisture-sensitive stage.
  • Moisture stress during critical stages of irrigation will irrevocably reduce the yield.

 

Additional Information

Pulses

Critical stages for irrigation

Pigeon pea

Flower initiation, pod filling

Chickpea

Pre-flowering and flowering, Late vegetative phase (pod filling)

Green gram, black gram

Flower initiation, pod filling

Peas

Flower initiation, early pod formation

Lentil

Flowering

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