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Water and Florida Citrus |
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Water and Florida Citrus Edited by Brian J. Boman Water and Florida Citrus contains pertinent information on a wide range of water management topics encountered by Florida citrus growers. Included are discussions on the physiological aspects of excess water and drought stress on citrus, sources of water supply, environmental and regulatory concerns, economic evaluations, and best management practices to minimize off-site effects of citrus production on the quality and quantity of water in receiving water bodies. Other topics include discussion of soil-plant-water relationships, drainage and water table management, basic hydraulics, water measurement equipment and techniques, and pump and power unit selection, operation, and maintenance. Detailed sections on microirrigation system operation and maintenance, such as emitter selection, water filtration, valve selection and operation, control systems, and emitter clogging, are also included. This book provides citrus growers with much of the information required to operate and maintain water management systems that will minimize adverse environmental impacts from their operations while maintaining viable citrus production SP 281, Price $30.00. Call IFAS Bookstore at 800-226-1764 or visit website as follows: |
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