research & Extension approach
We are scientists translating research into action.
Our lab serves growers and communities, while advancing water management. Stakeholders need to evaluate the benefits and tradeoffs across irrigation management strategies so they can manage water resources at different spatial and temporal scales.
We investigate technologies, challenges, and approaches related to three key areas:
Precision Irrigation
Remotely Piloted Aircrafts (Drones)
Evapotranspiration mapping
Irrigation management zones
Thermal imagery
Electrical conductivity mapping
Regenerative Irrigation
Climate-smart agriculture
Soil health & hydrology
Irrigation-climate feedbacks
Saline soil restoration
Carbon-water-energy cycling
Optimized Irrigation
Timing and scheduling
Maximizing yield & fruit quality
Sensor-based monitoring
Water productivity
Green vs. blue crop water use