Weed control by subsurface drip irrigation

Grattan, S; Schwankl, L; Lanini, W

Weed control by subsurface drip irrigation

Authors

Stephen R. Grattan
Lawrence J. Schwankl
W. Thomas Lanini

Publication Information

Hilgardia 42(3):22-24. DOI:10.3733/ca.v042n03p22. May 1988.

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Abstract

Most California growers on irrigated farmland rely on the application of synthetic chemicals to control weeds. Although these chemicals are effective, there are increasing concerns about the long-term effects such materials may have on the quality of soil and water.

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