This comprehensive guide provides growers, grove managers, and irrigation specialists with pertinent information on a wide range of water management topics, especially operation and maintenance of water management systems that minimize adverse environmental impacts while maintaining viable citrus production systems. 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 detailed sections on microirrigation system operation and maintenance. Other topics include soil-plant-water relationships, water table management, basic hydraulics, water measurement equipment and techniques, and pump and power unit selection, operation and maintenance. Winner of the 2004 Golden Gator Award for best book! 604 pp.

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