Micro-irrigation strategies to improve water-use efficiency of cherry trees in Northern China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2019.05.017
Abstract: Abstract Extensive irrigation strategies are commonly and widely used for orchards in Northern China, leading to low water-use efficiency (WUE) and potential fertilizer pollution of underground water. Effective micro-irrigation strategies for orchards remain unclear and… read more here.
Keywords: cherry trees; micro irrigation; water; irrigation strategies ... See more keywords
Design of Wireless Sensor Network Bidirectional Nodes for Intelligent Monitoring System of Micro-irrigation in Litchi Orchards
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.08.176
Abstract: Abstract Wireless sensor network (WSN) bidirectional nodes, including the sensing node and the solenoid valve control node, were developed for information collection and micro-irrigation monitoring system in a litchi orchard, aimed at improving the problem… read more here.
Keywords: system; micro irrigation; wireless; sensor ... See more keywords
Participatory water management and adoption of micro-irrigation systems: smallholder farmers in arid north-western China
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2017.1400424
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates smallholder farmers’ participation in and knowledge of village-based water user associations in north-western China, and analyzes their interplay with membership in water associations and installation and application of micro-irrigation systems. Using… read more here.
Keywords: water; smallholder farmers; north western; micro irrigation ... See more keywords