Factors affecting consumptive use

i. Evaporation from the soil surface

ii. Temperature

iii. Wind

iv. Humidity

v. Rainfall

vi. Intensity of sunlight

vii. Day time hour

viii. Soil type and topography

ix. Type of crop and cropping pattern

x. Length of growing season

xi. Stage of plant growth

xii. Amount of foliage of plant

xiii. Nature of leaves of plant

xiv. Method of irrigation & amount of irrigation

xv. Quantity of readily available soil moisture.