Abstract

VELEZ, Javier E; ALVAREZ-HERRERA, Javier G  and  ALVARADO-SANABRIA, Oscar H. Water stress on citric fruit (Citrus spp.): a review . Orinoquia [online]. 2012, vol.16, n.2, pp.32-39. ISSN 0121-3709.

Citric fruit represent the main fruit product worldwide due to their advantages and benefits. Adequate and homogenous moisture in the soil ensures consistent fruit quality and production, even in subtropical countries having patterns. Most citric-growing areas have drip irrigation infrastructure, thereby increasing water-use efficiency. However, pressure on water resources means that water use in adverse conditions must continue to be studied to ensure efficient irrigation scheduling. This paper deals with the effect of water stress on citric plants, as well as some of their physiological and anatomical responses to such deficit and what effect hydric stress has on vegetable production and growth. Some results are compiled regarding deficit irrigation (DI) as a way to save water without affecting production.

Keywords : water; evapotranspiration; fruit tree; deficit irrigation; water stress.

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