We’re thrilled to announce our recent publication, led by Dr. Or Sperling in collaboration with four esteemed researchers, including Dr. Ido Gardi, Phytech's Head of Agronomic Research.
At Phytech, we take pride in contributing to groundbreaking irrigation research, equipping growers with advanced tools and insights, and giving them front-row access to the latest innovations in the field. This study is a testament to how precise, data-driven insights can shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
This study addresses one of the most hotly debated topics among fruit and almond tree growers: How to irrigate better, based on the tree's actual need.
Seasonal changes in the root system were affected by irrigation amounts revealed by the soil water uptake projections, measures, and modeling.
Irrigating by soil-water dynamics would account for tree growth and overcome the limitations of predetermined irrigation regimes.
Here are some key findings findings that deepen our understanding of tree/soil/water dynamics and irrigation optimization best practices.
Highlights:
Seasonal changes in the root system were affected by irrigation amounts revealed by the soil water uptake projections, measures, and modeling. Irrigating by soil-water dynamics would account for tree growth and overcome the limitations of predetermined irrigation regimes.
Using Phytech’s point-dendrometers and volumetric soil moisture sensors as part of the study, the team captured the complex relationship between tree growth and soil moisture dynamics.
Integrating a plant function into soil hydraulic modeling introduced a practical approach to deciphering water content readings and using volumetric sensors in farming.
Our findings reinforce the importance of continuous monitoring to design irrigation regimes that balance water-use efficiency and productivity, even in semi-arid conditions.
"Continuous monitoring of plant productivity and soil moisture provides critical context, enabling precise, demand-based irrigation that adapts to soil variability, seasonal changes, and rootzone dynamics", says Dr. Gardi
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