The Effects Of Deficit Irrigation On The Yield Parameters Of Some Strawberry Varieties In Nigde Conditions

Niğde Koşullarında Kısıntılı Sulamanın Bazı Çilek Çeşitlerinde Verim Parametrelerine Etkileri

Abstract

This study was conducted on three different strawberry varieties grown under Niğde's climatic conditions, where Turkey ranks fourth globally in terms of production volume. The experiment aimed to investigate the effects of different irrigation levels on yield and to determine the most suitable strawberry variety for the region. Irrigation treatments were applied to the strawberry varieties based on open surface evaporation, with I100 representing full irrigation, and I75 and I50 representing deficit irrigation. The experiment was carried out over two years, in 2021 and 2022. The yield per plant, number of fruits, average fruit size, and yield per decare were calculated for each treatment. In the first year, the Monterey strawberry variety was observed to have a higher yield compared to Albion and San Andreas varieties. In the second year, the Albion variety showed a higher yield than the other varieties. The highest yield was achieved with full irrigation.