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Michael Dukes, PhD, PE
Professor
Dept. of Agricultural & Biological Engineering
205 Frazier Rogers Hall
P.O. Box 110570
Gainesville, FL 32611-0570
(352) 392-1864 ext.205 fax: (352) 392-4092g
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Dr. Dukes specializes in irrigation
and drainage engineering; water quantity and quality
issues; crop consumptive use/evapotranspiration; Best
Management Practices to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Michael's research focuses on efficient
irrigation with the goal of water conservation and
nutrient management to minimize nonpoint source pollution.
Relevant project work consists of documenting residential
landscape water use and irrigation system efficiency
in the Central Florida Ridge, on-site infiltration
rates of urban lots as amended by compost, and development
of automatic irrigation systems for agronomic and
vegetable crops. His interest in green development
consists of minimizing irrigation water use and maximizing
on-site infiltration to provide alternative sources
of irrigation water supply. He is a registered Professional
Engineer in Florida.
Michael's experience and research focus
includes:
• Efficient irrigation design and management
• Soil moisture sensor and ET based irrigation control
• Crop water use (including turfgrass and landscape plants)
• Alternative irrigation systems
• Drainage design and planning to provide alternative irrigation water
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