Abdallh et al. (2026) A Simulation-Based Climate-Adaptive Framework for Deficit Irrigation of Melon in Karapınar, Konya Closed Basin, Türkiye

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Identification

• Journal: Water
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-09-11
• Authors: Almujtaba H. M. Abdallh, Katsuyuki Shimizu, Yuri Yamazaki, Mohamed Farig, Takashi Kume, Erhan Akça
• DOI: 10.3390/w18182269

Research Groups

• Department of Agricultural Engineering, Selçuk University
• Institute for Water Resources Management, Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Short Summary

This study developed a decision-support framework to adapt melon irrigation in semi-arid basins based on climate variability, using the AquaCrop model. The framework improved yield stability and reduced water application under different climatic conditions.

Objective

• Investigate the effectiveness of phenologically targeted deficit irrigation strategies for mature and pickled melons in response to short-term seasonal precipitation anomalies.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Karapınar district, Konya Closed Basin, Türkiye
• Temporal Scale: Historical years (2017, 2018, 2020) with varying precipitation conditions

Methodology and Data

• Models used: FAO AquaCrop v7.1
• Data sources: Climate data from historical years; SPI-3 classification for climatic conditions

Main Results

• Phenologically targeted deficit irrigation strategies improved mature melon yield by 12.7% under Normal conditions, while maintaining baseline-level yield under Dry conditions.
• Irrigation timing was more important than seasonal irrigation volume alone in achieving optimal water use.

Contributions

• This study provides a decision-support framework for adapting melon irrigation to short-term climate variability, contributing to improved water management and crop productivity in semi-arid basins.

Funding

• Not specified

Citation

@article{Abdallh2026SimulationBased,
  author = {Abdallh, Almujtaba H. M. and Shimizu, Katsuyuki and Yamazaki, Yuri and Farig, Mohamed and Kume, Takashi and Akça, Erhan},
  title = {A Simulation-Based Climate-Adaptive Framework for Deficit Irrigation of Melon in Karapınar, Konya Closed Basin, Türkiye},
  journal = {Water},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/w18182269},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/w18182269}
}