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June 04, 2015

How container-grown plants capture sprinkler irrigation water
Gainesville FL (SPX) Jun 04, 2015
As the container nursery industry faces severe restrictions on water use, researchers are looking to identify ways to minimize watering needs and eliminate excess watering. The authors of a new study say that understanding container-grown plants' capacity to "capture" sprinkler irrigation water can give growers important tools that help them adjust irrigation rates, reduce water use, and produce healthy plants. Jeff Million and Thomas Yeager from the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the ... read more

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