Modeling Zucchini squash irrigation requirements in the Syrian Akkar region using the FAO56 dual-Kc approach

The coastal area of the Syrian Akkar region is particularly suitable for intensive vegetable production, and Zucchini squash (Curcubita pepo L.) is one of the most profitable crops grown there. Local agricultural policies have been especially concerned at improving irrigation water management in the region by rationalizing water and nutrient use, modernizing irrigation methods, and minimizing the associated environmental risks. The objective of...