Determination of water requirement of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) for climate conditions in Turkey

Sugar beet is one of the most important crop among the other major industrial crops. Plants are used directly or indirectly in many areas. The suitable agro-ecological growing areas for sugar beet should be determined. Crop growth planning should be done according to agro-ecological zones. The use of water resources in accordance with plant needs in the most effective way is of great importance. Water consumption of the sugar beet should be calculated according to the development period and location where the crop is grown. In this study, the calculation of the reference water needs of the sugar beet plant according to different climate conditions of Turkey was performed. Thus, by knowing the water needs and irrigation water consumption of the sugar beet, current water resources could be managed effectively.