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Orchard sprinkler irrigation: Studies show supply of readily available soil moisture more important for fruit growth than type of irrigation
Authors
A. H. HendricksonF. J. Veihmeyer
Authors Affiliations
A. H. Hendrickson is Lecturer in Pomology, University of California, Davis; F. J. Veihmeyer is Professor of Irrigation, University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 7(4):3-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n04p3. April 1953.
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Abstract
Sprinkler irrigation has many advantages in deciduous orchards, but also presents problems not found with surface irrigation.
Hendrickson A, Veihmeyer F. 1953. Orchard sprinkler irrigation: Studies show supply of readily available soil moisture more important for fruit growth than type of irrigation. Hilgardia 7(4):3-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n04p3
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