Characterizing avocado production systems for Ugandan exports: the need for consolidation and support for sustainable development by Peter Sseruwagi, Peter Sseruwagi, Edouard Lehmann, Paul Sigombe, Gabriel Ddamulira, Jan Willem Van Casteren, Pieterjan De Bauw

“…Farming systems and dynamics were characterized by assessing demographics, economic data, marketing, farmer organization, and farming practices including soil and nutrient management, irrigation, pest and disease control, and post-harvest management. …”
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Foliar spraying melatonin reduces the threat of chromium-contaminated water to wheat production by improving photosynthesis, limiting Cr translocation and reducing oxidative stress by Chuanjiao Sun, Libing Xu, Qiang Gao, Shuzhen Sun, Xiaoxue Liu, Zigang Zhang, Zhongwei Tian, Tingbo Dai, Jianyun Sun

“…Chromium (Cr)-contaminated in irrigation water poses a significant threat to the safety of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production safety. …”
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Water scarcity in semi-arid California compromises perennial alfalfa’s high yield and carbon sinking potentials by Tianxin Wang, Kanishka Mallick, Joseph Verfaille, Daphne Szutu, Dennis Baldocchi

“…This water stress was a result of record-low springtime precipitation and irrigation curtailments, leading to a significant reduction in NEE and ET in 2022. …”
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High-resolution mapping of evapotranspiration over heterogeneous cropland affected by soil salinity by Meihan Liu, Huimin Lei, Xingwang Wang, Paula Paredes

“…Evapotranspiration (ET) plays a crucial role in the terrestrial water cycle, particularly in arid areas such as those of the Hetao Irrigation District (HID) in Inner Mongolia, China, where water scarcity and salinity variability pose significant challenges for irrigated agriculture and ecological monitoring. …”
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Source Apportionment and Analysis of Potentially Toxic Element Sources in Agricultural Soils Based on the Positive Matrix Factorization and Geo-Detector Models by Xu Liu, Zhongfang Yang, Bo Li, Zhiliang Wu, Lei Wang, Tao Yu, Cheng Li, Zexin He, Minghui Xie, Chenning Deng, Huading Shi

“…There are four potentially toxic element pollution sources of the agricultural soil in the study area: geological background, agricultural activities, industrial discharge, and river irrigation. The geological background contributed the most. …”
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Urban vegetation benefits in mediterranean cities for climate change adaptation and water usage efficiency – a case study in Algarve, Portugal by Pedro Matias, Pedro Matias, Pedro Matias, Manuela Moreira da Silva, Manuela Moreira da Silva, Manuela Moreira da Silva, João Teigão, Amílcar Duarte, Amílcar Duarte

“…Rainwater harvesting was studied as an alternative water source for irrigation and its advantages for the urban water cycle. …”
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Interplanting Secondary Crops into Existing Strawberry Fields. by John R. Duval, E. A. Golden, Alicia Whidden

“… To increase the utility of land preparation, existing plastic mulch, and micro-irrigation, strawberry growers in the Plant City area often plant secondary crops among winter annual strawberries. …”
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GIS based ground water assessment of Nilakkottai Taluk, Tamil Nadu, India: hydrogeochemistry and statistical perspective by Umamageswari T.S.R

“…The quality results of the irrigation analysis showed that the groundwater samples were satisfactory for agricultural use. …”
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A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Tomato in Florida by George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon

“…During this time, many changes have occurred in tomato production practices, including changes in cultivars and the introduction of new cultural systems, such as polyethylene mulch and drip irrigation. The research reported here covers tomato production with polyethylene mulch. …”
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Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide by James M. Stephens, Sydney Park-Brown, Danielle Treadwell, Susan Webb, Amanda Gevens, R. A. Dunn, Gerald Kidder, D. Short, G. W. Simone

“…It covers planning, soil preparation, compost and fertilizing, irrigation and drainage, and pest management with and without pesticides. …”
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Engaging High Water Users in Water Conservation #2: High Water Users’ Water-Related Behaviors and Willingness to Act by Pei-wen Huang, Alexa J. Lamm

“… Approximately 50% of Floridians’ daily water consumption is used for outdoor purposes, such as landscape irrigation; this is 20% higher than the national average. …”
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An Analytical Study for Assessing Water Productivity in Pre- and Post-Rehabilitation Period of Rural Tank System by B. Anuradha, S. Packialakshmi, Naveen Sanjay, V. Vivekananthan

“…The findings reveal that during the post-tank restoration period, a higher percentage of tail reach and marginal farmers benefited. Farmers who irrigate solely with tank water have higher water production since their income per m3 is higher. …”
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Floridians’ Engagement in Landscape Best Practices to Protect Water Resources: Information from a 2018 Survey by Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, Tom Wichman, Wendy Wilber, A.J. Reisinger

“…The survey gathers data that includes common landscape elements, neighborhood characteristics, engagement in irrigation and fertilizer best practices, and learning preferences. …”
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Water Conservation and Extension Participants: An Interesting Synergy by Laura A. Warner, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Anil Kumar Chaudhary

“… The home landscape is a place where there is a great opportunity for people to adopt irrigation practices and technologies that conserve water. …”
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Knee Sepsis after Suprapatellar Nailing of an Open Tibia Fracture: Treatment with Acute Deformity and External Fixation by Chelsea E. Minoughan, Adam P. Schumaier, Frank R. Avilucea

“…This patient was managed with irrigation and debridements of the knee, fracture site, and intramedullary canal. …”
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Increasing Efficiency and Reducing Costs of Citrus Nutritional Programs by Mongi Zekri, Thomas Obreza, Arnold Schumann

“…Most Florida citrus is grown on soils inherently low in fertility with low cation exchange capacity (CEC) and low water-holding capacity, thus they are unable to retain sufficient quantities of available plant nutrients against leaching by rainfall or excessive irrigation. This document is Fact Sheet SL222, a fact sheet of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Water and Nutrient Management Guidelines for Greenhouse Hydroponic Vegetable Production in Florida by Robert C. Hochmuth, Natalie B. Parkell, Wanda L. Laughlin, Sean C. Rider

“…This 7-page fact sheet focuses on relatively inexpensive strategies to help small growers know both when to start irrigation events and how long to run a single event when growing in soilless media. …”
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A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Tomato in Florida by George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon

“…During this time, many changes have occurred in tomato production practices, including changes in cultivars and the introduction of new cultural systems, such as polyethylene mulch and drip irrigation. The research reported here covers tomato production with polyethylene mulch. …”
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The concept of alternative tourism and the study of the potential for wine tourism in Azerbaijan by Huseynli Nazim Intigam, Purhani Hasan Safar, Kabulov Ilyas

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What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping™? by Esen Momol, Michael Scheinkman, Michael Thomas, Tom Wichman, Gail Hansen, Claire Lewis, Jen Marvin, Lynn Barber, Tiare Silvasy, Terra Freeman, Tina McIntyre, Emily Brown, Amanda Peck, John Bossart

“…Once established, FFL landscapes require little, if any, irrigation, fertilizer, or pesticides. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department provides a brief overview of the FFL program, outreach, and requirements. …”
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