Table 7: Effect of Irrigation Practices on Paddy Yield in Punjab

Treatment

Paddy Yield (Qul/Hec)

Number of Irrigations

Water Use Efficiency Kg Grain/ Hec/Cm of Water

Continuous submergence

55.1

27

29

One day drainage

54.7

21

38

Two days drainage

55.3

18

44

Three days drainage

51.1

16

45

Source: Prihar et al 1992, p 89.