Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2019: $199,936.00
Projected End Date: 11/30/2022
Grant Recipient:
The Pennsylvania State University
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Long He
Pennsylvania State University
Description:
This is a peer-reviewed publication on investigation of effective irrigation strategies for high-density apple orchards in Pennsylvania. It focused on different irrigation strategies in apple orchards, including ET, water content, and water potential. The performance of different irrigation strategies was evaluated, including water usage, crop yield, and quality.
Type:
Peer-reviewed Journal Article
File:
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This product is associated with the project "Sensor-Based Precision Irrigation Systems for Tree Fruit and Vegetable Crops"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.