Cool- and Warm-Season Turfgrass Irrigation with Subsurface Drip and Sprinkler Methods Using Different Water Management Strategies and Tools

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Long-term Performance of Warm-season Turfgrass Species under Municipal Irrigation Frequency Restrictions

Reagan W. Hejl et al.

Summary: Frequency of irrigation plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of warm-season turfgrass species; once weekly irrigation is generally adequate, while less frequent irrigation may result in decreased turfgrass quality for certain species; Bermuda grass performs the best under restricted irrigation frequencies.

HORTSCIENCE (2021)

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Hybrid Bermudagrass and Tall Fescue Turfgrass Irrigation in Central California: I. Assessment of Visual Quality, Soil Moisture and Performance of an ET-Based Smart Controller

Amir Haghverdi et al.

Summary: Research-based information on the accuracy and reliability of smart irrigation controllers for autonomous landscape irrigation water conservation is limited in central California. A two-year irrigation research trial was conducted to study the response of turfgrass species to varying irrigation scenarios autonomously applied using a smart controller. The study found that the Weathermatic controller overestimated ETo and caused over-irrigation, with no water-saving benefits observed from restricting irrigation frequency. The development of turfgrass water response functions provided insights into maintaining acceptable turfgrass quality with minimum irrigation applications during high water demand months.

AGRONOMY-BASEL (2021)

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