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Soil Moisture Based Irrigation Scheduling.

Authors :
Penning, Tom
Source :
American Fruit Grower. May2007, Vol. 127 Issue 5, p8-9. 2p. 4 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article offers information on irrigation scheduling through soil moisture analysis. Soil moisture monitoring provides detailed information about the changing status of soil moisture. Monitoring with soil moisture sensors is said to allow growers to get the best performance from low-application rate irrigation systems. The importance of monitoring soil moisture in the root zone as well as the desired root zone is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028568
Volume :
127
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Fruit Grower
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
25057789