irrigation
Example Sentences
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After setting up movable micro-emitters for irrigation, they planted native species that fit the site, soil and climate, focusing on their role in supporting a diverse ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times
The first is already here, brought on by the rising cost of energy and logistics, which is affecting every stage of food production, from diesel-powered irrigation to refrigerated freight.
The shallow furrows fail to stir emotion and are about as exciting as the irrigation channels they bring to mind.
“It is a systemic shock that moves through the infrastructure of everyday life, from power plants to irrigation canals, and ultimately to food security.”
Instead, the results provide a clearer picture of how plants distribute chemical compounds that enter through irrigation water.
From Science Daily
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