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| Web URL(s): | https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/aj/pdfs/76/5/AJ0760050848
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| Publication Type:
| Refereed |
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| Author(s): | Augustin, B. J.;
Snyder, G. H. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Augustin: Assistant Professor, Agricultural Research and Education Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Snyder: Professor, Agricultural Research and Education Center, Belle Glade, Florida |
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| Title: | Moisture sensor-controlled irrigation for maintaining bermudagrass turf |
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| Source: | Agronomy Journal. Vol. 76, No. 5, September/October 1984, p. 848-850. |
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| Publishing Information: | Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soil moisture sensors; Irrigation practices; Tensiometers; Cynodon dactylon; Cynodon transvaalensis; Nitrogen fertilization; Water conservation; Wetting agents; Localized dry spots; Preventive control; Color
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| Abstract/Contents: | "The feasibility of tensiometer soil moisture sensing devices for scheduling bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon X C. transvaalensis) turf irrigation and their impact on N fertilization practices under sub-tropical conditions was assessed. Irrigation water savings of 42 to 95% were obtained in sensor controlled plots over conventionally irrigated plots. The greatest benefit of the sensor system was achieved during periods of frequent but unpredictable rainfall by eliminating unnecessary irrigations. Application of a wetting agent was necessary during extended dry periods to prevent localized dry spots when irrigation was limited by the sensor system to an as needed basis. Reduced irrigation by the sensor system resulted in better turf appearance and equal effectiveness of water-soluble and slow-release N sources." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 17 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: LDS
Other items relating to: Wetting Agents |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Augustin, B. J., and G. H. Snyder. 1984. Moisture sensor-controlled irrigation for maintaining bermudagrass turf. Agron. J. 76(5):p. 848-850. |
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