Drip irrigation with brackish water reduces CO2 emissions in farmland
The study looked at how different ways of watering crops and the saltiness of the water affect the amount of CO2 released from the soil. They found that using drip irrigation instead of flooding the fields reduced CO2 emissions during the growing season. Water with higher salt levels increased soil moisture and CO2 emissions during growth. The type of irrigation and water saltiness didn't affect CO2 emissions during the fallow period. Factors like soil temperature, moisture, and nitrogen content influenced daily CO2 release. Most CO2 emissions happened during the growing season. To save water, keep soil healthy, reduce CO2 emissions, and store more carbon, using drip irrigation with slightly salty water is a good choice for sustainable farming.