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Research Project: Water Management for Crop Production in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions and the Safe Use of Alternative Water Resources

Location: Agricultural Water Efficiency and Salinity Research Unit

Title: Using water for best product quality in fruit and nut trees and vines

Author
item Anderson, Raymond - Ray
item GIRONA, JOAN - Institute Of Agrifood Research And Technology
item GUCCI, RICCARDO - Institute Of Agrifood Research And Technology

Submitted to: Irrigation Science
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/3/2023
Publication Date: 4/3/2023
Citation: Anderson, R.G., Girona, J., Gucci, R. 2023. Using water for best product quality in fruit and nut trees and vines. Irrigation Science. 41(4), 449-452. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-023-00857-8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-023-00857-8

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Perennial vine and tree crops are increasing in production due to market demand for fruit and nut products. These crops are often grown in (semi) arid regions where irrigation is needed to increase production. However, the presence of these crops hardens water demand in increasingly water-scarce regions, thus reducing flexibility to respond to drought. Poor irrigation management can reduce crop quality, thus potentially increasing wastage and reducing farmer profitability. Therefore, careful management of these crops to optimize irrigation water use, yield, and crop quality is needed. In this special issue of Irrigation Science, ten studies are presented on different approaches to irrigation management with a wide array of crops and strategies to improve water productivity and maximize crop quality.