What agricultural irrigation innovation, developed commercially in kibbutz Hatzerim in the 1960s, revolutionized arid agriculture worldwide?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Drip irrigation (micro-irrigation)
- Step 1: Drip irrigation technology was pioneered by water engineer Simcha Blass and commercialized by Netafim at Kibbutz Hatzerim in 1965.
- Step 2: It applies precise, low-pressure water droplets directly to plant root zones, minimizing evaporative and percolation losses.
Answer
Drip irrigation (micro-irrigation).
Why not the others: Center-pivot systems were developed in the United States by Frank Zybach; furrow flooding is an ancient high-loss technique; clay-pot irrigation is an ancient traditional method.
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