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Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops

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


Release Date: 8/29/2024

Water Resources

Abstract

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.

About this Publication

This document is AE354, a publication of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2005. Revised August 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, distinguished professor, hydrology and water quality, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; Michael D. Dukes, professor, irrigation, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and director, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency; and Bernard Cardenas, research coordinator, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Authors

Rafael Muñoz-Carpena
Rafael Muñoz-Carpena
Specialist
University of Florida

distinguished professor, hydrology & water quality, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Michael Dukes
Michael Dukes
Specialist
University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program, associate dean for special initiatives, UF/IFAS Extension, professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and director, Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL

Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar
Bernardo Cardenas-Laihacar
staff
University of Florida

research coordinator, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

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