How to Reduce Clogging Problems in Fertigation

Fertigation is the process of applying fertilizers through an irrigation system by injecting them into the water. Because of its effectiveness and efficiency, fertigation is widely used in vegetable and fruit production. However, clogging of lines and emitters may become a problem. This 7-page fact...

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Main Authors: Guodong Liu, Gene McAvoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-07-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119976
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description Fertigation is the process of applying fertilizers through an irrigation system by injecting them into the water. Because of its effectiveness and efficiency, fertigation is widely used in vegetable and fruit production. However, clogging of lines and emitters may become a problem. This 7-page fact sheet provides practical suggestions for better fertigation management so growers can reduce clogging problems. Written by Guodong Liu and Gene McAvoy, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2012. HS1202/HS1202: How to Reduce Clogging Problems in Fertigation (ufl.edu)
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spelling doaj.art-e733a65938ed4d298057fe7098a47b5c2024-04-23T04:49:04ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092012-07-0120127How to Reduce Clogging Problems in FertigationGuodong Liu0Gene McAvoy1University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaFertigation is the process of applying fertilizers through an irrigation system by injecting them into the water. Because of its effectiveness and efficiency, fertigation is widely used in vegetable and fruit production. However, clogging of lines and emitters may become a problem. This 7-page fact sheet provides practical suggestions for better fertigation management so growers can reduce clogging problems. Written by Guodong Liu and Gene McAvoy, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2012. HS1202/HS1202: How to Reduce Clogging Problems in Fertigation (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119976HS1202
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