The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Andres Patrignani: Soil Moisture & Irrigation Scheduling | Ep. 36
Aug 20, 2024
In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Andres Patrignani explores innovative soil moisture sensing technologies and their applications. Dr. Patrignani shares his research on soil moisture variability, root zone analysis, and the practical uses of this data for irrigation scheduling and crop management. Tune in to gain insights into soil science and its impact on crop production.
What will you learn:
- Soil moisture applications
- Root zone measurement
- Irrigation scheduling
- Spatial variability insights
- Automation in agronomy
Meet the guest:
Dr. Andres Patrignani is an Associate Professor in Soil Water Processes at Kansas State University with a robust background in soil physics and agronomy. His research focuses on soil moisture sensing, the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, and biophysical modeling. Dr. Patrignani earned his PhD and MSc in Soil Science and Plant and Soil Sciences from Oklahoma State University. His work includes developing root zone soil moisture measurement methods and exploring spatial variability in soil moisture.
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