Deficit irrigation

Water in the Pacific Northwest has always been important and its use plays a significant part in the history and livelihood of the region. Lauded as a climate with an excessive amount of rain, it stands to reason to believe that the Pacific Northwest is not in immediate danger from water shortage. However, it is to be noted that on average, in places like Seattle and Portland, the average rainfall (in terms of inches) is no higher-and sometimes less-than in New York. This observation is…

Understanding what a crisis is and how to effectively communicate in a time of crisis are two things that business managers must become acquainted with. The Flint Water Crisis is an excellent example of a lack of managerial communication during a time of crisis and how that lack of communication made matters worse. The situation in Flint can be looked at as what not to do during a crisis. This report will cover what happened in the city of Flint, what a crisis is, what crisis communication is,…

It is common knowledge that as the population increases at such an astronomical, record breaking speed, more resources are impacted. One of these resources is water, the basic building block of life. Water is essential for agriculture, drinking water, and wildlife. And due to the recent droughts California has faced, a debate has arisen over the question that baffles many; Whose water is it? The article published in The Fresno Bee (Fresno’s Mainstream Media), addresses this issue with a pun…

As of now, less water has been reaching the ocean than ever before (Baddour 9). In 2012 some farming districts on the Lower Colorado River were cut off for irrigation due to low reservoir levels (Baddour 1). This is the first time this has ever happened. Since 2012, the LCRA has reduced the amount of water allocated for agriculture. However, the LCRA still “ [cautions] against moving too rapidly away from drought…

the Colorado River from Mexico, packed with goods, when the bureau started building the Laguna Dam around 1906…” The Yuma project symbolizes the end of the steamboat era. However, the project also symbolizes the beginning of irrigated agriculture. Irrigation expands Yuma, the population increases, more towns and farms are founded. The economy becomes more stable and richer through the agriculture. Yuma becomes rich. “The construction of the Laguna Dam and siphon caused a great spurt in land…

If a city wants to get bigger than it must expand in many ways such as houses, stores,parks,etc. Irrigation is one of the ways that an early city would need to improve on. Yuma was a great land of opportunity because it was in the desert and there was a lot of flat land and a good source of water. So farmers came to Yuma to try and grow there crops. Eventually there were at least 5000 people in Yuma but there were so many farmers it was harder to share and give water to one another.The canals…

The image of water brings the image of life. Water makes up all life and is essential to the survival and wellbeing of life. To many people, water symbolizes freedom, but also the unknown. In Toni Morrison’s Beloved The Ohio River is a place where characters such as Beloved, Denver, and Sethe are reborn and given a new life, ultimately suggesting that the Ohio River serves as the bridge between worlds and the line separating them is as fluid as the water itself. The Ohio River symbolizes the…

California uses approximately 1 trillion gallons of water each year for over 1 million acres of almond trees. Droughts have caused us to use less water, pay more for water, and significantly lowered the levels of our lakes. Droughts are serious problems that can cause hunger and thirst. They can also cause people to leave drought-stricken areas, causing a rapid decrease in population. Droughts should not be ignored and should be solved, reminding us that there are many solutions to the problem…

The Water Project states that 70% of freshwater consumption derives from agriculture and irrigation. Uses within homes such as drinking and washing hands only comprise 10%. The broad picture of freshwater being consumed centers on how agriculture increases demand. If water is wastefully used, the effects are gargantuan. Jerry Brown, the governor…

5% of water uptake is used for its growth and development while the remaining 95% is lost for transpiration (Prakash and Ramachandran 2000b). One way to achieve this goal is to reduce the transpiration rate (TR) in order to minimize the amount of irrigation water use. Studying the effects and potential uses of antitranspirants (ATs) in plant growth showed particular…