Managed winter flooding of alfalfa recharges groundwater with minimal crop damage

It is well known that California experiences dramatic swings in precipitation that are difficult to predict and challenging to agriculture. In times of drought, groundwater serves as a crucial savings account that is heavily relied upon. However, few tools exist to proactively refill this crucial re...

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Main Authors: Helen E. Dahlke, Andrew G. Brown, Steve Orloff, Daniel Putnam, Toby O'Geen
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 2018-01-01
Series:California Agriculture
Subjects:
groundwater
groundwater recharge
alfalfa
Medicago sativa
flooding tolerance
Online Access:http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.2017a0044
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