Question

___________ is the injection of fertilizers, soil amendments, and other water-soluble products into an irrigation system.

(a) Fertilization

(b) Hybridization

(c) Fertigation

(d) Modification

I had been asked this question in semester exam.

My enquiry is from Earthwork and Estimation in section Irrigation Works, Culverts, Bridges and Wells of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Fertigation

Easiest explanation: The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably however chemigation is generally a more controlled and regulated process due to the nature of the chemicals used. Chemigation often involves pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, some of which pose health threat to humans, animals, and the environment.