Water production functions in kiwi

The response of kiwi plants (Actinidia deliciosa) to different levels of wa ter application under drip and microjet irrigation methods was studied over a period of 3 years, to determine water-production relationships. Fruit pr oduction increases as larger volumes of water are applied up to a level equ ivalent to 100% of pan evaporation. In addition, water management has an im portant effect on kiwi fruit production. Evapotranspiration in kiwi orchard s increases with increasing levels of water applied. The evapotranspiration is dependent on water demand, applied water, irrigation method used, canop y cover, and water management.