Effects of irrigation and fertilization management on kiwifruit yield, water use efficiency and quality in China: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The water-saving and fertilizer-reduction strategies is important for sustainable agricultural development. However existing kiwifruit water-saving and fertilizer-reduction studies showed significant contradictions in the results of water and fertilizer management. Studies have reported conflicting findings on irrigation: some suggest over-irrigation increases yield and WUE, while others advocate low-volume irrigation. Consequently, this study offers a comprehensive meta-analysis encompassing 1038 observations, with the objective of evaluating the influence of water management and optimized fertilization on the yield, water use efficiency (WUE), and quality of kiwifruit. The results showed that the response of kiwifruit to water management was particularly significant in areas with annual

SUBMITTER: Ding Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12568633 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature