Journal of Biosystems Engineering

Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery (한국농업기계학회)
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Fertirrigation for Vegetables Grown in Greenhouses

  • Putti, Fernando Ferrari (Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Estadual Paulista) ;
  • Cremasco, Camila Pires (Department of Adminstration, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Estadual Paulista) ;
  • Filho, Luis Roberto Almeida Gabriel (Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Estadual Paulista) ;
  • Reis, Andre Rodrigues Do (Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Estadual Paulista)
  • Received : 2014.10.04
  • Accepted : 2014.11.21
  • Published : 2014.12.01
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Abstract

Purpose: Concerns over the quantity of available freshwater for agriculture have triggered the development of technologies intended to increase efficiency of water use, especially with regard to irrigation. A new technique called fertirrigation has been developed to use the same irrigation equipment for fertilization. Methods: Since the above-mentioned technique requires care during installation and use on farms, current analysis focuses on some of its characteristics. Results: High uniformity irrigation systems provide the best distribution of fertilizers, especially when used in combination with drip irrigation or micro-aspersion. The factors purity, compatibility, acidification, salinity, and solubility should be taken into account. Conclusions: Fertirrigation provides a significant increase in productivity as it allows for highly controlled nutrient application during the entire growing season. However, it may cause serious problems if misused or overused.

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