A doctoral dissertation at Baghdad University on water consumption in agriculture
The College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences at the University of Baghdad witnessed the defense of a doctoral dissertation titled “The Impact of Conservation Agriculture on Water Consumption of Barley and Mung Bean and Some Physical Properties of Gypsum Desert Soil” by the student Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed from the Department of Soil and Water Resources Sciences.
The study aimed to investigate the effects of conservation agriculture principles (conservation tillage, mulching, and crop rotation) on the water consumption and efficiency of water use for crops, as well as on certain physical, chemical, and water-related properties of gypsum desert soil. The research used two cover crops, barley and mung bean, within winter and summer crop rotations.
The researcher recommended applying conservation agriculture practices in these soils using winter cover crops like barley and wheat, along with the introduction of summer legume crops like mung bean into the crop rotation cycle. Additionally, the study suggested conducting longer-term research, lasting at least three years, to consider other aspects such as variations in crop rotation.
Congratulations to the researcher, and best wishes for further success.