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Two Pubs that Discuss the INs and OUts of Fertigation
Fertigation with Microirrigation
Publication Number: 21620
Copyright Date: 2006
Length: 49 pp.
ISBN-13: 978-1-879906-79-2
Author: BLAINE HANSON
$25.00
With this guide in hand, you'll learn about the characteristics of selected fertilizers commonly used for fertigation, long- and short-duration strategies, how to calculate injection rates, frequency considerations, how to apply fertilizers uniformly, mixing considerations, injection devices, and how to prevent backflow. You'll also learn about nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium distribution around drip lines and how and why to inject gypsum.
This guide also discusses the environmental effects of chemical applications, and focuses on nitrogen management to reduce groundwater pollution.
Agriculture & Natural Resources, One of a series of water management handbooks prepared by the UC Irrigation Program.
OR FOR A LITTLE MORE DETAIL
Fertigation, 2nd Edition
Included are detailed descriptions of injection hardware and techniques, back flow prevention, N, P, K and injection, drip system maintenance, gypsum injection, and specifications for various irrigation methods.
Author: Charles Burt, PE, PhD, Monica Holman, Kris O'Connor and Thomas Ruehr
264 pp, pub date: 2018
$125.00