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Research Project:
EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT IN HUMID REGIONS
Location: Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research
Title: Crop growth and soil water spatial variability under a variable rate center pivot
Authors
Submitted to: International Irrigation Show
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: November 1, 2007
Publication Date: December 9, 2007
Citation: Stone, K.C., Bauer, P.J., Busscher, W.J., Strickland Jr, E.E., Millen, J.A., Evans, D.E. 2007. Crop growth and soil water spatial variability under a variable rate center pivot. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual International Irrigation Show, December 9-11, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 411-414.
Technical Abstract:
Managing irrigation spatially can enhance water conservation and optimize water applications. Information and guidelines are needed on how to spatially precision-apply irrigation water with these systems. In this research, we investigated using soil electrical conductivity (EC) to delineate management zones for spatial water applications using variable rate irrigation systems. Our preliminary results indicated potential correlations between soil EC, spatial plant growth, and stomatal resistance.
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