ADVANTAGES OF DRIP IRRIGATION IN SOYBEAN (GLYCINE MAX) AND SORGHUM (SORGHUM BICOLOR) CULTIVATION: AGRONOMIC, PHYSIOLOGICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVES.

Nomozov Ramazon; Abdimurotov Dilmuhammad

Authors

Nomozov Ramazon Phd researcher of Denau institute of entrepreneurship and pedagogy.
Abdimurotov Dilmuhammad Phd researcher of Denau institute of entrepreneurship and pedagogy.

Keywords:

Drip irrigation, Water-use efficiency, Soybean (Glycine max), Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), Fertigation, Root-zone moisture, Sustainable agriculture, Crop productivity.

Abstract

Efficient water management has become a critical issue in global crop production, particularly in semi-arid regions where water scarcity limits yields and threatens agricultural sustainability. Soybean and sorghum—both economically and strategically important crops—exhibit different physiological responses to moisture stress but share a high sensitivity to irrigation timing. Drip irrigation offers precise water delivery to the rhizosphere, reducing losses and improving water productivity. This review synthesizes published field research and introduces a conceptual optimization framework aimed at enhancing production efficiency in soybean and sorghum. The evidence indicates that drip irrigation increases water-use efficiency, improves nutrient uptake, stabilizes yields under drought conditions, and reduces environmental externalities. The proposed conceptual model highlights opportunities for integrating sensor-driven irrigation with fertigation to further enhance production outcomes.

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