Discussion of “Using Thermal Units for Crop Coefficient Estimation and Irrigation Scheduling Improves Yield and Water Productivity of Corn (Zea mays L.)” by C. Bautista-Capetillo, M. Zavala, and A. Martínez-Cob
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 140, Issue 4
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The authors are thankfully appreciated in advance for their tolerance and noteworthy considerations to few standpoints raised through the discussion.
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Received: Aug 10, 2013
Accepted: Sep 13, 2013
Published online: Feb 17, 2014
Published in print: Apr 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Jul 17, 2014
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