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- Title
Finding Ways To Save Water in Peach Orchards.
- Authors
O'Brien, Dennis
- Abstract
The article focuses on the research by a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists on how peach growers in San Joaquin Valley in California can reduce the amount of water without affecting the yield or quality. It mentions that Dong Wang and James E. Ayars are focusing on ways to reduce water use in the postharvest phase of the trees. Moreover, Wang and Jim Gartung examine the use of infrared sensors and thermal technology on how can growers saved water.
- Subjects
SAN Joaquin Valley (Calif.); UNITED States. Agricultural Research Service; PEACH growers; PEACH growing; PLANT water requirements; QUALITY of peaches; PEACH yields
- Publication
Agricultural Research, 2012, Vol 60, Issue 10, p16
- ISSN
0002-161X
- Publication type
Article