Sensors and agronomic management of irrigation in citrus fruits

Organized by the Polytechnic University of Valencia. In recent years, water scarcity has become a major problem, especially in arid areas. Rapid population growth, various human activities, and the increased incidence of droughts caused by climate change are factors that exacerbate this problem. As urban and industrial demand for water increases, agriculture will be forced to make more efficient use of its expected ever-decreasing allocation. One of the different options to consider to achieve this objective is based on irrigation scheduling based on soil water status, which can be interpreted through volumetric soil water content (VWC) or soil water potential (SWP). During the course, both concepts will be presented, analyzing the various technologies currently on the market for determining them. These parameters will also be integrated into irrigation scheduling. Finally, a practical case will be presented on how to determine the recommended irrigation rate using measurements obtained from VWC sensors.

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