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Creator:: Niederholzer, Franz, Long, L. E. (Lynn Edwards), 1953-, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Accurate irrigation scheduling maximizes the benefits of irrigation while minimizing potential negative impacts of over-irrigation or under irrigation.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: scheduling maximizes the benefits of irrigation while minimizing potential negative impacts of over

Creator:: Shock, Clinton C., Flock, Rebecca, Eldredge, Eric, Pereira, Andre, Jensen, Lynn, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: In the late 1980s, the U.S. Pacific Northwest potato industry faced a crisis. Potato tuber quality was inadequate to meet the needs of potato processing companies due to a condition called “sugar ends” or “dark ends” in fried tuber slices. This defect was common in tubers grown on stressed Russet...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Successful Potato Irrigation Scheduling, EM 8911-E (Oregon

Creator:: Trimmer, Walter L., Hansen, Hugh J., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, and United States. Department of Agriculture
Abstract:: 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 up from the soil by plant roots to replace this water. The water leaving the plant...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Irrigation Scheduling PNW 288 • Reprinted October 1994

Creator:: Jensen, Lynn, Shock, Clinton C., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: When water is plentiful, growers usually schedule irrigation practices around other farming activities. For example, most growers change furrow irrigation sets at 12- or 24-hour intervals because this timing is convenient and uses labor efficiently. When water is in short supply, you need to rethink some practices to obtain maximum...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: irrigation information on the Internet (www.microirrigationforum. com/new/onthenet) Irrigation Scheduling

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