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AZdrip
II (2009 - )
During the summer of 2009 each oringinal plot was split into
two plots to create both an organic and conventional production component.
A total of eight
0.31ac (0.12 ha) plots equipped with idependently controlled subsurface
drip irrigation (SDI) were established. This facility is now capable of
repesenting organic vs conventional production, within two SDI tape configurations,
and two replications. Plots still remain large enough to conduction standard
farm operations.
The objective of this project is to develop, evaluate,
and demonstrate management practices for the sustainable utilization of
of organic and conventional subsurface drip irrigation in Arizona, and
to distribute this information to growers and other interested parties |