Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar

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Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar
0000-0001-5959-6476

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research coordinator, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

Publications

Operation of Residential Irrigation Timers

Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, and Dorota Z. Haman

The purpose of this publication is to familiarize irrigation managers, contractors, Extension agents, homeowners, and other interested persons with programming guidelines for an irrigation timer in Florida. Written by Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, and Dorota Z. Haman, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised July 2024.

Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices, or Rain Sensors

Michael D. Dukes and Bernard Cardenas

This publication aims to provide basic information about rain sensors when incorporated into automatic irrigation systems. Written by Michael D. Dukes and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised July 2024.

Home Irrigation and Landscape Combinations for Water Conservation in Florida

Melissa B. Haley, Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, Grady L. Miller, and Dorota Z. Haman

This publication summarizes a study whose objectives were to determine the amount of residential irrigation water use in central Florida, and to evaluate if combinations of irrigation scheduling and landscape/irrigation design could reduce irrigation water application. Written by Melissa B. Haley, Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, Grady L. Miller, and Dorota Z. Haman, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised September 2024.

Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops

Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Michael D. Dukes, and Bernard Cardenas

Improving irrigation efficiency can contribute greatly to reducing production costs of vegetables, making the industry more competitive and sustainable. This publication is intended to help growers to conserve water through the use of soil moisture sensors. Written by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Michael D. Dukes, and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.

Summary of UF/IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations

Michael D. Dukes and Bernard Cardenas

This publication discusses turfgrass and landscape irrigation recommendations from UF/IFAS. Written by Michael D. Dukes and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised July 2024.

Smart Irrigation Controllers: How Do Soil Moisture Sensor (SMS) Systems Work?

Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar, Michael D. Dukes, andMary L. Shedd

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Smart Irrigation Controllers: What Makes an Irrigation Controller Smart?

Michael D. Dukes
Other Contacts: Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

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Smart Irrigation Controllers: Programming Guidelines for Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Controllers, or ET Controllers

Michael D. Dukes, Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar, Mary L. Shedd, andStacia L. Davis

This article is part of a series on smart irrigation controllers. The rest of the series can be found at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_SERIES_Smart_Irrigation_Controllers.

Smart Irrigation Controllers: Operation of Evapotranspiration-Based Controllers

Michael D. Dukes, Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar, Mary L. Shedd, andStacia L. Davis

The purpose of this publication is to familiarize irrigation managers, contractors, Extension agents, homeowners, and other stakeholders with the different types of ET controllers, irrigation scheduling devices that determine amounts and timing based on soil water balance principles.

Frequency of Residential Irrigation Maintenance Problems

Thomas R. Olmsted, Michael D. Dukes, and Bernard Cardenas

This publication evaluates the frequency or number of times an irrigation maintenance problem occurs, as documented by Urban Mobile Irrigation Lab (UMIL) audits, and provides a list of the most common irrigation maintenance problems in residential irrigation systems. Written by Thomas R. Olmsted, Michael D. Dukes, and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.

Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 1 — Report of Gathered Weather Data and Quality Check

Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes

The Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns series explains the process of estimating net irrigation requirements for Florida turfgrasses. The process used here gives a long-term (30-year) historical analysis of turfgrass monthly net irrigation requirements. This article explains how the weather data were gathered and checked for quality. Written by Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.

Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 2 — Reference Evapotranspiration Calculation

Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes

This Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns series explains the process of estimating net irrigation requirements for Florida turfgrasses. The process used here gives a long-term (30-year) historical analysis of turfgrass monthly net irrigation requirements. This article shows the calculation of evapotranspiration for selected sites throughout the state (plus one in Alabama, to cover the west side of the Florida Panhandle). Written by Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.

Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 3 — Theoretical Irrigation Requirements

Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes

The Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns series explains the process of estimating net irrigation requirements for Florida turfgrasses. The process used here gives a long-term (30-year) historical analysis of turfgrass monthly net irrigation requirements. This article outlines the results of the net irrigation estimation. Written by Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.

Estimated Water Savings Potential of Florida-Friendly Landscaping Activities

Mackenzie J. Boyer, Michael D. Dukes, andBernardo Cardenas-Laihacar

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Urban Water

Microirrigation or Drip Irrigation for Home Landscapes

Anne E. Yasalonis, Michael D. Dukes, andBernardo Cardenas-Laihacar

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s). In support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Urban Water.

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Urban Fertilizer Ordinances in the Context of Environmental Horticulture and Water Quality Extension Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Michael D. Dukes, Lisa Krimsky, Mary Lusk, Laurie Trenholm, Bryan Unruh, Michelle Atkinson, Rao Mylavarapu, and Bernard Cardenas

The purpose of this document is to provide background information to all stakeholders—including scientists, legislators, local governments, landscape managers, Extension agents, Master Gardener Volunteers, homeowners, and the general public—on the underlying issues of fertilizer use, with an emphasis on an urban setting, and to outline the current state of the science on urban fertilizers and water quality in Florida. This information is presented in response to 12 frequently asked questions (FAQs) that also include discussion of several technological and regulatory solutions that have been adopted around the state. Written by Michael D. Dukes, Lisa Krimsky, Mary Lusk, Laurie Trenholm, Bryan Unruh, Michelle Atkinson, Rao Mylavarapu, and Bernard Cardenas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.

¿Cuánta agua estoy usando para regar mi jardín?

Bradley Spatz, Nicholas W. Taylor, Kaitlin Robb Price, andBradley Spatz
Translated by Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar

Esta publicación provee contexto y motivación para reducir la cantidad de agua usada para regar el jardín. Esto se hace proporcionando una estimación de los galones de agua que son utilizados por ciclo de riego en Florida, y luego comparando ese monto de agua con el agua utilizada para actividades comunes al interior del hogar, como ducharse o lavar los platos.

Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Irrigation for Florida-Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, Laurie E. Trenholm, Ed Gilman, Chris J. Martinez, John L. Cisar, Thomas H. Yeager, Amy Shober, and Geoffrey Denny

Water quality and quantity are important issues. The frequently asked questions (FAQs) in this publication, based on extensive UF/IFAS research, address common concerns related to water, irrigation, fertilizers, best management practices (BMPs), landscapes, and landscape maintenance. Written by Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, Laurie E. Trenholm, Ed Gilman, Chris J. Martinez, John L. Cisar, Thomas H. Yeager, Amy Shober, and Geoffrey Denny, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised September 2024.

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Publications

Operation of Residential Irrigation Timers

Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices, or Rain Sensors

Home Irrigation and Landscape Combinations for Water Conservation in Florida

Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops

Summary of UF/IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations

Smart Irrigation Controllers: How Do Soil Moisture Sensor (SMS) Systems Work?

Smart Irrigation Controllers: What Makes an Irrigation Controller Smart?

Smart Irrigation Controllers: Programming Guidelines for Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Controllers, or ET Controllers

Smart Irrigation Controllers: Operation of Evapotranspiration-Based Controllers

Frequency of Residential Irrigation Maintenance Problems

Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 1 — Report of Gathered Weather Data and Quality Check

Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 2 — Reference Evapotranspiration Calculation

Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 3 — Theoretical Irrigation Requirements

Estimated Water Savings Potential of Florida-Friendly Landscaping Activities

Microirrigation or Drip Irrigation for Home Landscapes

Urban Fertilizer Ordinances in the Context of Environmental Horticulture and Water Quality Extension Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuánta agua estoy usando para regar mi jardín?

Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Irrigation for Florida-Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar
0000-0001-5959-6476