Drip irrigation in California
Albert W. Marsh, University of California
California Agriculture 31(5):19-19. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v031n05p19.
Albert W. Marsh is Soils and Water Specialist, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Riverside.
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.