Evaporation pan scheduling: How to reduce water use and maximize yields in greenhouse roses

Tjosvold, S; Schulbach, K

Evaporation pan scheduling: How to reduce water use and maximize yields in greenhouse roses

Authors

Steve A. Tjosvold
Kurt F. Schulbach

Authors Affiliations

A. Tjosvold is Fawn Advisor, Santa Cruz County; K. F. Schulbach is Farm Advisor, Monterey County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 45(3):31-32. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n03p31. May 1991.

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Abstract

Evaporation pan scheduling can accurately predict the irrigation requirements of greenhouse roses. This simple system can be used by growers to minimize overirrigation while guarding against water stress that reduces yields.

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