Combining soil water balance models and water stress indicators for irrigation scheduling - Case study in Portuguese conditions and its context

Abstract

After a presentation of the irrigation context in Portugal, the authors of this paper review the robustness of two modelling approaches and their combination to better programme irrigation campaigns at plot scale. Two application cases are presented and discussed: one on a horticultural crop with shallow roots (Capsicum annuum L. 'Pompeo F1') and the other on a woody crop with deep roots (Olea europea 'Arbequina').