Evaluation of crop-water production functions for wheat (Triticum astivum L.) in Brazil

Authors

  • R.T. de Faria Jnstituto Agronômico do Paraná, Área de Engenharia Agricola, Londrina-PR, Brazil
  • C.A. Madramootoo Macdonald Campus of McGill University, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, P.Q., Canada

Keywords:

Production functions, Linear regression, Crop yields, Water stress, Wheat

Abstract

The performance of seven linear crop-water production functions was evaluated for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Paraná State, Brazil. Regression parameters for relationships between crop yield and water stress index were obtained by linear regression using data from field experiments conducted over three years. Three seasonal and two growth-stage functions showed significant correlations and similar performance for predicting wheat yield. Those functions were considered appropriate for use in further studies on assessments of risk of water deficit, and crop response to irrigation in the region.

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How to Cite

de Faria, R., & Madramootoo, C. (1997). Evaluation of crop-water production functions for wheat (Triticum astivum L.) in Brazil. Tropical Agriculture, 74(1). Retrieved from https://journals.sta.uwi.edu/ojs/index.php/ta/article/view/2475

Issue

Volume 74 Number 1

Section

Research Papers