Table 1 Irrigation intervals for wheat growth stages.
Irrigation cycle | Growth stage | Irrigation interval |
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1st | Pre-sowing or post-emergence stage | 10–15 days after sowing |
2nd | Tillering stage | 20–25 days after sowing |
3rd | Jointing stage (before stem elongation) | 35–40 days after sowing |
4th | Booting stage (stem elongation) | 45–50 days after sowing |