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* THE ADVANTAGES OF DRIP IRRIGATION The potato plant has a relatively limited root system, reaching a depth of about 40 cm in good aerated soils. However, the main water and fertilizer supply system reaches a depth of 23-30 cm. Though the use of sprinklers or moving irrigation machines distributes water over the entire area, in contrast to other crops with deep root systems, the potato plant cannot use the water and fertilizer below the root system or in a radius of more than 25 cm from the mother tuber. No roots 40 cm 80-90 cm Therefore, with sprinkler irrigation, water applied at a distance of 40 cm will not have any value in supplying water to the plant. Thus, about 30% of the water applied with sprinklers or moving Machines will not be available to the plant, and since the roots do not dry out the soil, damages may result in heavy soils. on the other hand, in areas irrigated with drip irrigation, there was a water savings of 25%, before taking into account the wind factor and uniformity of water distribution. ? FERTILIZATION At present, recommended fertilizer quantities relate mainly to sprinkler irrigation and to the application of 25-30 kg pure nitrogen in advance. It should be remembered that fertilizer is also applied to the 40 cm region (where it is not available to the root system). When employing drip irrigation, we can save on the quantity of fertilizer applied during the season. When doing petiole tests, it is easier to calculate the quantity of fertilizer applied with drip irrigation, since we apply the fertilizer directly to the root system, thus enabling greater savings. DISEASES The potato plant is sensitive to stress, therefore it is recommended to irrigate it often. With sprinkler irrigation, frequent water applications causes increased infection with Phytophthora infestans. The fungus – phytophthora infestans – develops under conditions of high humidity, causing extensive damage to the foliage and to the yield. Wettin