Plant-based methods for irrigation scheduling of woody crops
JE Fernández - Horticulturae, 2017 - mdpi.com
The increasing world population and expected climate scenarios impel the agricultural
sector towards a more efficient use of water. The scientific community is responding to that …
sector towards a more efficient use of water. The scientific community is responding to that …
Structure, management and productivity of hedgerow olive orchards: A review
Olive was introduced into cultivation more than 3000 years ago, but only during the last two
decades has cultivation shifted from low density to dense hedgerow orchards. This …
decades has cultivation shifted from low density to dense hedgerow orchards. This …
Water use indicators and economic analysis for on-farm irrigation decision: A case study of a super high density olive tree orchard
Increasing the efficiency of on-farm water use requires wise decisions on the irrigation
system, the irrigation strategy and the method to schedule irrigation, among other factors …
system, the irrigation strategy and the method to schedule irrigation, among other factors …
Assessing a crop water stress index derived from aerial thermal imaging and infrared thermometry in super-high density olive orchards
Abstract Characterization of the spatio-temporal variability of tree water status is a
prerequisite to conducting precise irrigation management in fruit tree orchards. This study …
prerequisite to conducting precise irrigation management in fruit tree orchards. This study …
Most stomatal closure in woody species under moderate drought can be explained by stomatal responses to leaf turgor
CM Rodriguez‐Dominguez, TN Buckley… - Plant, Cell & …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Reduced stomatal conductance (gs) during soil drought in angiosperms may result from
effects of leaf turgor on stomata and/or factors that do not directly depend on leaf turgor …
effects of leaf turgor on stomata and/or factors that do not directly depend on leaf turgor …
Sustainable management of olive orchard nutrition: A review
Intensification of olive orchard management entails increased use of fertilizers, especially
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. In this review, plant responses to nutritional aspects …
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. In this review, plant responses to nutritional aspects …
Understanding olive adaptation to abiotic stresses as a tool to increase crop performance
JE Fernandez - Environmental and Experimental Botany, 2014 - Elsevier
In this work we give an overview of both morphological characteristics and physiological
mechanisms responsible for the high adaptability of olive to harsh environments, and how …
mechanisms responsible for the high adaptability of olive to harsh environments, and how …
Long-term irrigation with reclaimed wastewater: Implications on nutrient management, soil chemistry and olive (Olea europaea L.) performance
Utilization of reclaimed wastewater (RWW) presents an alternative to irrigation of agricultural
crops with fresh water (Fr), especially in dry areas characterized by water scarcity. While …
crops with fresh water (Fr), especially in dry areas characterized by water scarcity. While …
Automation in drip irrigation for enhancing water use efficiency in cereal systems of South Asia: Status and prospects
Water is a key driver of grain production, and growing water scarcity is one of the major
challenges for agriculture. Around 70% of all fresh water around the world and up to 95% in …
challenges for agriculture. Around 70% of all fresh water around the world and up to 95% in …
[HTML][HTML] Water uptake rates over olive orchards using Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar data
The water uptake rate is a key parameter for improving irrigation efficiency and represents
an indicator of tree health and yield. Here, we investigate the potential of C-band Synthetic …
an indicator of tree health and yield. Here, we investigate the potential of C-band Synthetic …