Irrigation

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University of Florida

Aquatic Weed Management in Citrus Canals and Ditches - "One reality of growing citrus in Florida flatwoods areas is that nearly every citrus grower will sooner or later experience aquatic weed control problems...."

Control and Automation in Citrus Microirrigation Systems - "Microirrigation (drip and microsprinklers) is the predominant method of irrigation for citrus in Florida. With chemigation, microirrigation systems can also provide an economical method of applying fertilizer and other agricultural chemicals......"

Drainage Systems for Flatwoods Citrus in Florida - "Water table levels fluctuate widely in the coastal Flatwoods areas of Florida during the rainy season due to the effects of variable soils, nonuniform rainfall...."

Economic Considerations for Florida Citrus Irrigation Systems - "An economic analysis of alternatives is essential if maximum profits are to be achieved from a citrus irrigation system in Florida."

Irrigation for Cold Protection - "

Irrigation, Nutrition, and Citrus Fruit Quality - "

Managing Salinity in Florida Citrus - "

Microsprinkler Irrigation for Cold Protection of Florida Citrus - "

Materials and Installation of Delivery Pipes for Irrigation Systems - "

Outline for Managing Irrigation of Florida Citrus with High Salinity Water - "

Understanding Water Quality Parameters for Citrus Irrigation and Drainage Systems - "

Water Quality Monitoring Programs for Environmental Assessment of Citrus Groves - "

Water Table Measurement and Monitoring for Flatwoods Citrus - "

Weather Data for Citrus Irrigation Management - "

Chemigation Equipment and Techniques for Citrus

Hydraulic Considerations for Citrus Microirrigation Systems

Grower Attitudes and Perceptions of Lower Quality Water Problems in Citrus Production - "Irrigating citrus is an important part of maximizing productive fruit yields in Florida. As growers have located citrus groves south of the frost line, they have made what may or may not have been a conscious decision..."

Water Table Measurement and Monitoring for Flatwoods Citrus - Brian Boman and Thomas Obreza

Drought, Wildfires, and Alternate Water Supplies - "The drought of 2000-2001 continues. This drought actually began in October, 1998 after a very wet El Nino period in 1997-98...."

The Indian River Citrus BMP Site - Includes the complete BMP manual for Indian River Citrus Groves and related information.

Spring Irrigation: Crucial in a Time of Drought - "The drought of 2000-2001 continues and there is no let-up in sight..."

Effects of the 2000-2001 Drought on the Citrus Crop

Citrus and the Spring 2000 Drought - "The first five months of 2000 have been the driest in central Florida since 1915, when records were first available...."

Drought, Wildfires, and Alternate Water Supplies  - "Larry Parsons, CREC, Lake Alfred"

Irrigation, nutrition, and fruit quality

Management of Microsprinkler System for Florida Citrus - "Microsprinkler and drip systems have been collectively referred to as trickle, low volume irrigation, or microirrigation systems."

Maintenance Guide for Florida Microirrigation Systems - "Florida's microirrigation systems are technically more complex than sprinkler or flood irrigation systems. They require significant maintenance to assure maximum operational efficiency."

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