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Orchard & Commercial GrowingCan a mango irrigation treatment improve water productivity while reducing total crop?
Yes. Fruit produced per unit of irrigation can increase even when total yield declines, because the water reduction is proportionally larger. Compare both measures with marketable quality and income. Mango deficit-irrigation experiments demonstrate why a favorable efficiency ratio needs context. The best choice depends on whether land, water, cash, or a supply commitment is the main constraint.