Research Article | Published: 01 March 2006

Evaluation of transpiration capacity of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus tereticornis) and Bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea) for biodrainage of surface waters

R. Chhabra and N. P. Thakur

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 1-7 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-DCLKIC | Cite this article

Abstract

Waterlogging and surface water stagnation are the serious impediments for the irrigated agriculture. Trees, which can tolerate waterlogging and possess high transpiration capacity can act as biodrains to solve these problems. Water balance studies conducted for five years in big lysimeters showed that Eucalyptus plants can biodrain 5.03, 5.14, 6.96 and 8.01 times the potential evaporation in the second, third, fourth and fifth year respectively. The corresponding maximum biodrainage capacity of Bamboo was 2.09, 2.73, 5.73 and 6.30 times the potential evaporation, respectively. Their water use efficiency decreased with increase in water supply. Higher amounts of moisture in the root zone did not show any adverse effect on their growth. Eucalyptus and Bamboo are excellent species for removing excess water and controlling water stagnation in land locked low-lying areas and disposal of wastewaters through land application.

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Chhabra, R. and Thakur, N.P., 2006. Evaluation of transpiration capacity of Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus tereticornis) and Bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea) for biodrainage of surface waters. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(1), pp.1-7. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-DCLKIC

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