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Assess the impact of different irrigation systems on maize productivity and water consumption in arid regions.

April 13, 2026Agricultural Water ManagementOpen Access

Drip irrigation with mulching maintains high maize productivity with lower water consumption in arid and semi-arid regions of China

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Assess the impact of different irrigation systems on maize productivity and water consumption in arid regions.
Comparison of four irrigation treatments: DIM, RIM, BIM, and conventional CK.
Assessment of soil moisture, root growth, and photosynthetic performance over two years.
Evaluation of grain yield and water use efficiency metrics.
DIM increased maize yield by 3876–4457 kg ha −1 compared to CK.
Water use efficiency (WUE) improved by 29.6%–62.3% with DIM.
Economic analysis showed DIM had the highest net income of 24054 and 25350 CNY ha −1 in 2019 and 2020.

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Comparative study demonstrates that drip irrigation with mulching boosts maize yield in arid regions, indicating an effective strategy for water management.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc887f3afacbeac03ea605 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2026.110346

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Comparative study demonstrates that drip irrigation with mulching boosts maize yield in arid regions, indicating an effective strategy for water management.

Drip irrigation with mulching maintains high maize productivity with lower water consumption in arid and semi-arid regions of China

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Drip irrigation with mulching maintains high maize productivity with lower water consumption in arid and semi-arid regions of China

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