Discussion of “Role of Transpiration Reduction during Center-Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation in Application Efficiency” by Yenny Urrego-Pereira, José Cavero, Eva T. Medina, and Antonio 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 the few standpoints raised through the discussion.
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Volume 140 • Issue 4 • April 2014
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Received: Aug 5, 2013
Accepted: Oct 21, 2013
Published online: Feb 19, 2014
Published in print: Apr 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Jul 19, 2014
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