Irrigating green spaces : how and why?

The plant water demand

Water is the plant’s main component (more than 80%). It is required for the everyday physiological functions of the plant: to sustain life, development and growth.

It enables the production of the energy required by the plant through photosynthesis (use of the sun’s energy) and helps to transfer nutrients and food from the roots (absorption) to the leaves (transpiration).

 

Irrigation requirements

 

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