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This study aims to evaluate the impact of Continuous Deficit Irrigation on yield and fruit quality in early-maturing peaches.

From water scarcity to fruit quality: Continuous deficit irrigation in early-maturing peaches

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Randomized trial evaluates fruit quality and irrigation productivity in early-maturing peaches under water constraints, suggesting viable practices.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of Continuous Deficit Irrigation on yield and fruit quality in early-maturing peaches.
Conducted over three years in Spain with drip irrigation for early-maturing peaches (cv. ‘Extreme July’)
Applied irrigation treatments of 100%, 50%, 25%, and 10% of daily crop evapotranspiration during critical growth stages
Measured total yield, water productivity, and fruit quality metrics including firmness and soluble solids content.
Total yield remained comparable to the 100% control treatment despite deficits, with maximum water productivity reaching 43.8 kg m⁻³ in the 10% ETc group.
Deficit-irrigated fruits had enhanced flesh firmness and soluble solids content, indicating improved internal quality.
The 25% ETc treatment balanced fruit quality improvement with physiological sustainability.

Manrique‐Alba et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates fruit quality and irrigation productivity in early-maturing peaches under water constraints, suggesting viable practices.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of Continuous Deficit Irrigation on yield and fruit quality in early-maturing peaches.
Conducted over three years in Spain with drip irrigation for early-maturing peaches (cv. ‘Extreme July’)
Applied irrigation treatments of 100%, 50%, 25%, and 10% of daily crop evapotranspiration during critical growth stages
Measured total yield, water productivity, and fruit quality metrics including firmness and soluble solids content.
Total yield remained comparable to the 100% control treatment despite deficits, with maximum water productivity reaching 43.8 kg m⁻³ in the 10% ETc group.
Deficit-irrigated fruits had enhanced flesh firmness and soluble solids content, indicating improved internal quality.
The 25% ETc treatment balanced fruit quality improvement with physiological sustainability.

Manrique‐Alba et al. (2026) studied this question.

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