The Use of a Wind-controlled Overhead Irrigation System to Prevent Damage by Wind-borne Salts1

doi:https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.105.6.833

Open AccessArticle10.21273/jashs.105.6.833

The Use of a Wind-controlled Overhead Irrigation System to Prevent Damage by Wind-borne Salts1

J. Ben-Jaacov,G. Natanson,A. Hagiladi-1980-11-01-Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

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Abstract Ocean spray carried by wind was determined from soil and leaf analysis, determination of salt content in the atmosphere, and meteorological data to be the main cause for the destruction of vegetation along the Mediterranean coast of Israel. An overhead sprinkling system, which was activated when the wind speed reached a critical level, prevented plant damage.

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Abstract Ocean spray carried by wind was determined from soil and leaf analysis, determination of salt content in the atmosphere, and meteorological data to be the main cause for the destruction of vegetation along the Mediterranean coast of Israel. An overhead sprinkling system, which was activated when the wind speed reached a critical level, prevented plant damage.

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Environmental scienceWind speedVegetation (pathology)IrrigationMediterranean climateOverhead (engineering)Atmosphere (unit)Hydrology (agriculture)

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