G73-58 Programmed Soil Moisture Depletion: Top Yields With Least Water (Revised)

Authors

Paul E. Fischbach, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Burt R. Sommerhalder, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1973

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1973, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

The development of automated irrigation has introduced a revised concept to irrigation water management that will mean savings of water and energy. By not completely refilling the root zone each irrigation, soil moisture storage capacity is left within the root zone to take advantage of any rainfall that occurs after an irrigation. Conservation of water is important because supplies are being depleted in many areas.