Wvapotranspiration and crop coefficients of melon plants measured by weighing lysimeters

摘要

The semiarid region of Brazil has been recognized for a considerable time as having tremendous potential to become a major producer of tropical fruits. However, the region has been plagued through the years by intermittent droughts which have considerably depressed its potential to be regarded as a serious and consistent supplier of this highly in demand produce, meaning that the adoption of a comprehensive irrigation program has been named necessary necessary.