Pistachio
ExperimentalPerformance
Recommended for experimental use. Field trials show good agreement between the sensor and pressure chamber. Sensors sometimes randomly get flooded and proceed to measure zero SWP. Reinstalling the sensor will usually fix this. We are testing to better understand what causes this wounding response and how to prevent it.
Known Issues
- Pistachio trees produce latex, which can (randomly) interfere with sensor measurement. Sensors should be reinstalled if they get stuck at zero SWP.
References
- 2021 Pistachio Irrigation: Mitigation Strategies for Drought
- Pistachio Irrigation: Determining Water Needs and Managing Drought
- Water stress thresholds for regulated deficit irrigation in pistachio trees: Rootstock influence and effects on yield quality