Microgravity Drip Irrigation: Innovative Way to Get “More Crop Per Drop”

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Microgravity Drip Irrigation: Innovative Way to Get “More Crop Per Drop”
Apr 05, 2023 Season 4 Episode 4
USDA Southwest Climate Hub & DOI Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

Water scarcity solutions, especially those solutions that allow for continued food production while reducing water use, are a critical component of coping with reduced water availability now and into the future. We interviewed Dr. Manoj Shukla about a current research project of his using microgravity drip irrigation technologies from Israel on an experimental farm in Southern New Mexico.


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