Deficit irrigation can help save water while still producing good corn yields. By using computer models, researchers found that giving the corn plants less water than usual can actually increase the amount of corn grown per drop of water used. They tested different levels of deficit irrigation and found that a 15% reduction in water led to the highest corn yield, while a 60% reduction resulted in the most efficient use of water. This means that farmers don't need to use as much water to grow a lot of corn. The best time to apply water was during the tasseling to grain filling stage. This study shows that using less water through deficit irrigation can be a smart way to manage water resources and grow corn effectively.