Fuzzy Modeling of Development of Sheets Number in Different Irrigation Levels of Irrigated Lettuce with Magnetically Treated Water

Abstract

In the wake of the worldwide water supply crisis, several methods are being used to optimize the use of water, mainly in agriculture, which is the main consuming factor. Magnetically treated water for agriculture is beneficent due to an increase in quality and productivity. Current assay evaluates the effects of magnetically treated water in lettuce cultivations throughout its cycle and determines the intermediate rates by fuzzy models submitted at different reposition rates and assessed throughout the cycles. The assay was conducted in randomized blocks with a 4 × 5 factor scheme, with 5 reposition laminas and 4 dates after transplant. Development was evaluated by fuzzy mathematical modeling and by multiple polynomial regressions. Results were compared with data collected on the field. The highest development occurred for treatments irrigated with magnetically treated water, featuring a greater green aerial phytomass and number of leaves throughout the cycle. The fuzzy model provided a more exact adjustment when compared with results from statistical models.