Trimmer, Walter L.; Hansen, Hugh J.; Oregon State University. Extension Service; Washington State University. Cooperative Extension; University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service; United States. Dept. of Agriculture ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University Extension Service ; [Pullman, Wash.] : Washington State University Cooperative Extension ; [Moscow, Idaho] : University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service ; [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1986-01)
The main purpose for irrigating is to supply needed water for
crops. Plant growth is dependent on photosynthesis. While the plant
exchanges gases with the air for photosynthesis, some water
evaporates. Water is taken ...