Cover crop residues under minimum tillage reduce irrigation demand and improve yield and Field Water Productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in a semi-arid irrigated system in Pakistan
Abstract
This dataset and manuscript present results from a 2024 field experiment evaluating residue retention under minimum tillage in furrow-irrigated okra in semi-arid Punjab, Pakistan. Residue retention reduced irrigation demand and evapotranspiration while increasing yield and field water productivity. The study demonstrates that improved soil surface management can enhance irrigation efficiency and crop performance under water-limited conditions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Irrigation Practices and Water Management
Soil Management and Crop Yield
Soil and Unsaturated Flow
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset