ABSTRACT
This chapter presents research results to evaluate water use efficiency for marigold flower (Tagetes erecta L.) under furrow and drip irrigation systems. The experimental set-up consisted of screen filter, mains, sub mains, laterals and emitters and other accessories required for drip irrigation. The irrigation was applied up to field capacity in all the plots irrespective of different irrigation treatments. Subsequently, the irrigation water was delivered through drip irrigation as required in each treatment. Marigold flower was grown on furrow and drip irrigation in year from October 2012 to March 2013 at New Orchard of main agricultural research station, UAS Raichur, India to evaluate comparative water use efficiency. Irrigation was applied though drip and furrow irrigation systems. Crop consumed less water under drip irrigation as compared to furrow irrigation system. The water use efficiency for marigold flower as influenced by irrigation methods and levels of drip irrigation.
