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peer-reviewed research article

Drip irrigation in California

authors

Albert W. Marsh, University of California

publication information

California Agriculture 31(5):19-19. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v031n05p19. May 1977.

author affiliations

Albert W. Marsh is Soils and Water Specialist, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Riverside.

abstract

Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows:

Drip irrigation first appeared in California agriculture in 1969 or 1970. Enthusiasm rose rapidly because of the attractive newness of the method and because of high hopes for substantial water saving. With water in California both costly and scarce, the prospect seemed inviting.