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Temporal Variations in Rice Water Requirements and the Impact of Effective Rainfall on Irrigation Demand: Strategies for Sustainable Rice Cultivation
by Shijiang Zhu, Wenjie Tong, Hu Li, Kaikai Li, Wen Xu and Baocui Liang
Water 2025, 17(5), 656; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17050656 - 24 Feb 2025
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In response to increasing global food demand and the significant water requirements of rice cultivation, this study aims to enhance water use efficiency in rice farming. Focusing on Jiayu County, a subtropical humid region in China, where rice is grown as a single [...] Read more.
In response to increasing global food demand and the significant water requirements of rice cultivation, this study aims to enhance water use efficiency in rice farming. Focusing on Jiayu County, a subtropical humid region in China, where rice is grown as a single crop every year, we investigated temporal variations in rice water requirements and the influence of effective rainfall on irrigation strategies. Data were collected from an experimental station within the Sanhulianjiang Reservoir in Jiayu County. Utilizing the Mann–Kendall trend test and the Seasonal–Trend Decomposition using the LOESS (STL) method, we analyzed historical data on rice water requirement (ETc) and effective rainfall (Re ). Our findings reveal that annual water requirements for rice range between 432 mm and 746 mm, with peaks corresponding to critical growth stages such as tillering and jointing–booting. Effective rainfall contributes significantly to meeting these needs, providing 27–35% of the total water requirement during specific periods. Developed water-saving irrigation strategies, including optimized irrigation scheduling and the introduction of drought-resistant rice varieties, demonstrate a potential reduction in irrigation demands by approximately 33.84%. This study underscores the importance of integrating effective rainfall data into irrigation practices to enhance water use efficiency and promote sustainable rice production amidst climate variability challenges. Full article
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