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Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation for Agriculture: Implementing Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Agriculture

Isaya Kisekka, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael D. Dukes, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Haimanote K Bayabil, and Sandra M Guzman

Release Date: 5/29/2019

Reviewed At: 12/4/2025

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-ae458-2010

Water Resources

Abstract

This publication outlines step-by-step procedures for implementing a "smart" ET-based irrigation schedule and a do-it-yourself irrigation schedule. A numerical example is provided on how to implement a do-it-yourself ET-based irrigation schedule.

About this Publication

This document is AE458, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Original publication date January 2010. Revised February 2013, April 2019, and May 2019. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Isaya Kisekka, alumnus (PhD 2013); Kati W. Migliaccio, chair, Michael D. Dukes, professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; Jonathan H. Crane, professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences; Bruce Schaffer, professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences; and Haimanote K Bayaibl, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering UF/IFAS Tropical REC; and Sandra M Guzman, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering UF/IFAS Indian River REC; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Kisekka, I., Migliaccio, K., Dukes, M. D., Crane, J. H., & Schaffer, B. (2010). Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation for Agriculture: Implementing Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Agriculture. EDIS, 2010(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae458-2010

Authors

Kati Migliaccio
Kati Migliaccio
Specialist
University of Florida

dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and professor of water conservation, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

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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

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Jonathan Crane
Jonathan Crane
Specialist
University of Florida

professor emeritus, tropical fruit crop specialist, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL

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Bruce Schaffer
Bruce Schaffer
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, ecophysiology of subtropical and tropical horticultural crops, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL

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Haimanote Bayabil
Haimanote Bayabil
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Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, water resources, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL

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Sandra Guzmán
Sandra Guzmán
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Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, water resources, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL

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