<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><article>
  <title>Irrigation dynamics of laser spray and rain port systems</title>

      <doi>https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.02.160</doi>
  
  <authors>
      </authors>

      <abstract><![CDATA[<p>Water is essential for agricultural production, and modern irrigation practices emphasize<br />
feeding the root rather than merely the crop. Recent advancements, particularly in micro-irrigation<br />
systems like laser spray and rain port irrigation, have shown improved efficacy over traditional<br />
methods. This research paper investigates the performance and irrigation dynamics of two emerging<br />
micro irrigation systems, laser spray, and rain port systems, in enhancing water use efficiency in<br />
agricultural practices within Andhra Pradesh, India. The study is anchored in the context of the<br />
increasing importance of micro micro-irrigation technologies to improve crop productivity, especially<br />
in rainfed conditions. Experimental trials were conducted at two agricultural research stations,<br />
Ananthapuramu and Reddipalli, focusing on various performance indicators including Christiansen<br />
Uniformity Coefficient, Distribution Uniformity, Coefficient of Variation, and Depth of Irrigation.<br />
Results indicate that the rain port system exhibits a higher uniformity and lower coefficient of<br />
variation compared to the laser spray system, with mean uniformity coefficients of 86.98% and<br />
79.34% respectively. The distribution uniformity showed that the rain port system maintains better<br />
performance consistency across different operational conditions. Furthermore, the study highlights the<br />
significance of operational pressure and wind speed on irrigation efficacy, noting that the rain port<br />
system&#39;s design allows for better water distribution and efficiency in diverse cropping systems. This<br />
research underscores the potential of advanced micro micro-irrigation systems in optimizing water<br />
usage and enhancing agricultural productivity, advocating for their wider adoption in sustainable<br />
farming practices.</p>
]]></abstract>
  
  <body><![CDATA[<div class="aatcc-article-container"><div class="aatcc-category-label">Current Issue</div><div class="aatcc-meta-box"><div class="aatcc-doi-wrap">
            <a class="aatcc-doi-btn" href="https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.02.160" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.02.160</a>
        </div><div class="aatcc-abstract-section">
                <h3>Abstract</h3>
                <div class="aatcc-abstract-text"><p>Water is essential for agricultural production, and modern irrigation practices emphasize<br />
feeding the root rather than merely the crop. Recent advancements, particularly in micro-irrigation<br />
systems like laser spray and rain port irrigation, have shown improved efficacy over traditional<br />
methods. This research paper investigates the performance and irrigation dynamics of two emerging<br />
micro irrigation systems, laser spray, and rain port systems, in enhancing water use efficiency in<br />
agricultural practices within Andhra Pradesh, India. The study is anchored in the context of the<br />
increasing importance of micro micro-irrigation technologies to improve crop productivity, especially<br />
in rainfed conditions. Experimental trials were conducted at two agricultural research stations,<br />
Ananthapuramu and Reddipalli, focusing on various performance indicators including Christiansen<br />
Uniformity Coefficient, Distribution Uniformity, Coefficient of Variation, and Depth of Irrigation.<br />
Results indicate that the rain port system exhibits a higher uniformity and lower coefficient of<br />
variation compared to the laser spray system, with mean uniformity coefficients of 86.98% and<br />
79.34% respectively. The distribution uniformity showed that the rain port system maintains better<br />
performance consistency across different operational conditions. Furthermore, the study highlights the<br />
significance of operational pressure and wind speed on irrigation efficacy, noting that the rain port<br />
system&#39;s design allows for better water distribution and efficiency in diverse cropping systems. This<br />
research underscores the potential of advanced micro micro-irrigation systems in optimizing water<br />
usage and enhancing agricultural productivity, advocating for their wider adoption in sustainable<br />
farming practices.</p>
</div>
            </div><div class="aatcc-pdf-wrap">
            <a class="aatcc-pdf-btn" href="https://aatcc.peerjournals.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13_2AATCC_24.pdf" target="_blank">View / Download PDF</a>
        </div></div></div>]]></body>
</article>
