Water use in California's ornamental nurseries

Lukaszewski, T; Wagner, S; Burger, D; Hartin, J; Hodel, D; Tjosvold, S

Water use in California's ornamental nurseries

Authors

Tim A. Lukaszewski
Sally A. Wagner
David W. Burger
Janet S. Hartin
Donald R. Hodel
Steven A. Tjosvold

Authors Affiliations

Tim A. Lukaszewski is Research Assistant, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UC Davis; Sally A. Wagner is Research Assistant, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UC Davis; David W. Burger is Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, Davis; Janet S. Hartin is Farm Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz counties; Donald R. Hodel is Farm Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz counties; Steven A. Tjosvold is Farm Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Santa Cruz counties.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 41(9):7-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v041n09p7. September 1987.

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Abstract

Little is known about how much water container-grown plants require for maximum growth and value. This study answered some fundamental questions on the subject.

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