Optimum water use in fruit crop production
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Adequate supplies of soil water are essential for optimum growth of most fruit crops. If rainfall does not provide adequate and uniform moisture throughout the growing season, irrigation is required. The amount of additional water required depends on several factors: air temperature, relative humidity, amount of sunshine, wind velocity, frequency and intensity of rainfall, and the moisture-holding capacity of the soil. Soil moisture conditions in Missouri are typical of many temperate climates, Sufficient to excessive soil water often prevails during the dormant season, Available moisture normally decreases during the growing season, resulting in one or more periods when soil water is insufficient to sustain plant growth.
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Missouri Water Center under the Grant/Cooperative Agreement.
The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey or Missouri Water Center. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey or Missouri Water Center.
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Missouri Water Center under the Grant/Cooperative Agreement.
The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey or Missouri Water Center. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey or Missouri Water Center.