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Irrigation scheduling in soilless culture
Irrigation management is one of the most important practices in soilless culture production. There are different methods you can use in order to determine the irrigation amount and frequency. In this article we will present practical methods that require no special equipment. read more...
Water Requirements of Crops
The water requirement of crops is the amount of water that is required to meet the evapotranspiration rate so that crops may thrive. The evapotranspiration rate is the amount of water that is lost to the atmosphere through the leaves of the plant, as well as the soil surface. read more...
Irrigation Management in Soilless Culture
Regular weekly analysis of emitter water and drainage water is essential for monitoring the normal growth container plants. In this review, the necessary steps for planning and monitoring irrigation and fertilization are outlined. read more...
Irrigation Scheduling and Tensiometers - II
The tensiometer should be placed properly in so that the readings will correctly represent the soil moisture. Correct readings will help you reach correct conclusions for irrigation scheduling. read more...
Irrigation Scheduling Using Tensiometers - I
Irrigation scheduling is defined by the frequency of the irrigations and the amount of water applied in each irrigation. read more...
How to Prevent Clogging in Drip Systems
Micro irrigation systems have many advantages over other types of irrigation. read more...
Drip Irrigation Systems
When properly designed and managed, drip irrigation has many advantages over other irrigation methods, including: elimination of surface runoff, high uniformity of water distribution, high water usage efficiency, flexibility in fertilization, prevention of weed growth and plant disease. Drip systems are also easily integrated in fertigation systems and automation. read more...
