Annona Species Monograph.pdf - Crops for the Future

Chapter 10. Agronomy
quality. The filters eliminate, or at least minimize, the possibility of system
obstruction by suspended materials; without filters there is usually a
considerable increase in cost of maintenance.
Figure 10-12. A typical scheme for establishment of a drip irrigation
system in the field. Adapted from Bucks and Davis (1986)
Micro-sprinkler irrigation is also recommended for areas where water is
limited. Like drip irrigation, this system allows more efficient water
utilization. Micro-sprinkler irrigation is more appropriate for perennial crops,
like annonas, which are established at low density per hectare and have large
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