Effect of sensor placement on the relationships of crop water stress index, soil moisture tension and soil moisture content
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1988Keywords
Hydrology.Soil moisture -- Measurement.
Soil matric potential.
Crops -- Water requirements.
Cotton -- Irrigation.
Committee Chair
Simpson, J. R.Metadata
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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A field experiment was conducted to investigate the feasibility of making one measurement of soil moisture tension/content or crop water stress index (CWSI), and from it determine when and how much to irrigate. Cotton (Gossvpium hirsutum C.V. DPL-90) was planted in a sandy loam soil prepared with an underground drip irrigation system. Measurements of soil moisture tension, soil moisture content, plant temperature, and wet- and dry-bulb temperatures were made. The results indicate that soil moisture tension above 0.30 m and soil moisture content above 0.50 m in the root zone can be used as good indicators for CWSI or vice versa. Further work is required using different irrigation systems and different crops in larger land areas.Type
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M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Soil and Water ScienceGraduate College