Smart Irrigation Model Predicts Rainfall to Conserve Water (IMAGE)

Cornell University

Smart Irrigation Model Predicts Rainfall to Conserve Water

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A predictive model combining information about plant physiology, real-time soil conditions and weather forecasts can save 40% of the water consumed by traditional irrigation strategies, according to new Cornell research.

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Cornell University

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