Principles and Operational Characteristics of Watermark Granular Matrix Sensor to Measure Soil Water Status and its Practical Applications for Irrigation Management in various Soil Textures

Principles and Operational Characteristics of Watermark Granular Matrix Sensor to Measure Soil Water Status and its Practical Applications for Irrigation Management in various Soil Textures

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This publication defines soil matric potential and describes principles and operational characteristics of one of the electrical resistance type soil moisture sensors for irrigation management. Examples show how soil matric potential can be used for irrigation management.

 

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AUTHORS

Suat Irmak, Jose O Payero, Brandy VanDeWalle, Gary L. Zoubek, Jennifer M. Rees

SUBJECT

Crops / Irrigation Engineering

PUBLICATION DATE

May 24, 2006

LAST REVISION DATE

April 16, 2014

LANGUAGE

English

FORMATS

Print, PDF

SERIES

Extension Circular