Irrigation is delivered directly to the root zone at varying depths with PVC pipes. Researchers hope that they can find the right level of water stress to keep vines and roots healthy but control canopy growth. (Courtesy Pete Jacoby)

Study pushes limits of deficit irrigation

Drastic reductions in irrigation delivered decent results in first year of study, but vines showed accumulated stress in year two.

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