Drip irrigation of row crops: what is the state of the art?

摘要

Drip irrigation of row crops is increasing throughout the United States. This irrigation method has the advantage of precisely applying irrigation water in both location and amount, thus offering the potential of increased profit due to reduced water, fertilizer, and cultural costs and increased revenue due to increased yield. This paper is a report on the state of the art of drip irrigation of row crops in California, Texas, and Arizona.