Abstract: We developed a decision support system integrated with a wireless sensor network.We developed and field-tested seven irrigation scheduling algorithms for drip-irrigated apples.We used the time-temperature threshold (TTT) method in apple trees for the first time.The thermal-based treatments competed well with neutron probe (NP).Thermal/weather-based irrigation scheduling reduced applied water by about 70% compared with conventional irrigation. Seven irrigation scheduling algorithms and an automatic control system along with a wireless network of...
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