Publications

Extension Factsheets, Bulletins and Newsletters

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Fox, G. and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2018. Engineering the Design of Buffers and Vegetative Filter Strips. Resource Magazine, 25(2): 4-5, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI, URL http://www.asabe.org/Resource
Shirmohammadi, A., D. Bosch and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2017. Global partnerships for Climate Change. Resource Magazine, 24(6):24-25, ASABE, St. Joseph, MI, URL http://www.asabe.org/Resource
Campbell, C. 2016. Unraveling the Effects of Dams in Costa Rica (Part 1) (Interview: R. Muñoz-Carpena). Blog: Environmental Biophysics: Measuring and Modeling the Environment. October 17, 2016. URL: http://www.environmentalbiophysics.org/unraveling-effects-dams-costa-rica/
Campbell, C. 2016. Unraveling the Effects of Dams in Costa Rica (Part 2) (Interview: R. Muñoz-Carpena). Blog: Environmental Biophysics: Measuring and Modeling the Environment. October 24, 2016. URL: http://www.environmentalbiophysics.org/effects-dams-palo-verde-national-park/
Muñoz-Carpena, R. 2016. Soil Moisture Sensor Introduction. Newsletter of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, NFP. Chicago, IL. (Adapted with permission from UF/ IFAS Extension EDIS Bull. 343).
Guodong Liu, Yuncong Li, Kimberly Moore, Kim Gabel, Lei Wu, and Rafael Muñoz-Carpena. 2016. Fertigating Hydrogen Peroxide to Increase Survival and Growth of Salinity-Stressed Plant. EDIS Fact sheet HS1280. UF IFAS Extension. Horticultural Science Department.
Lei Wu, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, and Yuncong Li. 2016. Vegetative Filter Strips: A Best Management Practice for Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution. EDIS Fact sheet SS646 / SL432. UF IFAS Extension. Soil and Water Science Department
Lei Wu, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, and Yuncong Li. 2015. What Else Can Surface Water Buffer Systems Do? Exploring Multiple Ecosystem Services. EDIS Fact sheet SS647 / SL433. UF IFAS Extension, Soil and Water Science Department
Muñoz-Carpena, R. and M.D. Dukes. 2007. Virtual Field Day: Soil Moisture-Based Irrigation Systems. Interactive web educational tool. IFAS Extension, University of Florida..
Wang Q., R. Muñoz-Capena, Y. Li, and W. Klassen. 2007. Reducing Irrigation Rates For Better Tomato Yields. Vegetarian Newsletter, February 2007. UF IFAS Extension, Dept. of Horticultural Sciences.
Muñoz-Carpena. R, S. Shukla, and K. Morgan. 2006. Field Devices For Monitoring Soil Water Content. Regional Extension Bulletin no. SR-IWM-2. The Irrigation Water Management Program Team of the Southern Regional Water Program. USDA-CSREES.
Migliaccio, K. W., J. Crane, E. Evans, B. Schaffer, Y. Li, and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2006. South Florida ornamental plant grower perspectives: water conservation management practices. EDIS Fact Sheet ABE 368, UF IFAS Extension, Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering.
Migliaccio, K. W., E. Evans, J. Crane, B. Schaffer, Y. Li, and R. Muñoz-Carpena 2006. South Florida ornamental plant grower perspectives: water conservation management practices. EDIS Fact Sheet ABE 369, UF IFAS Extension, Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering.
Zotarelli, L., J.M. Scholberg, M.D. Dukes and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2006. Nitrogen and Irrigation Management: Is it possible to improve water use efficiency and reduce nitrate leaching of vegetables crops in Florida?[4.12MB]. 2006 Nutrient Management Education Core Group Newsletter. Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, UF IFAS Extension, Gainesville. FL.
Studstill, D., E. Simonne, T. Olczyk, and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2005. Water Movement in Mulched Beds in Rocky Soils of Miami-Dade County. EDIS Fact Sheet HS 1056 , UF IFAS Extension, Dept. of Horticultural Science.
White K.L., T. Olczyk, J. Crane, R. Muñoz-Carpena, T. Dispenza, and H. Trafford. 2005. Helpful Tips for Chemigation of Papaya. EDIS Fact Sheet ABE 360, UF IFAS Extension, Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R. and M.D. Dukes. 2005. Automatic Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops. EDIS Fact Sheet ABE 356. Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering
Ambrose, J., R. Muñoz-Carpena and J. Schroder. 2004. Let Thirsty Plants Say "When": Researchers at the University of Florida are studying the effects of using soil-sensing systems to automate crop irrigation[320KB]. FOGHORN News, Innovations in Agriculture, Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. (FOG). Summer 2004:4.
Muñoz-Carpena, R. and Michael D. Dukes. 2004. Water Conservation through Soil Moisture Sensing - Field Evaluation of Two Soil Moisture Sensors for Automatic Control of Drip Irrigation of Tomatoes in South Florida. Vegetarian Newsletter, 04-10:1-3.
Muñoz-Carpena, R. 2004. Field Devices For Monitoring Soil Water Content. EDIS Extension Bulletin 343. UF IFAS Extension. Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering
Wang, Q., Y. Li, T. Obreza and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2004. Monitoring stations for surface water quality measurement. EDIS Fact Sheet SS438/SL 218. of the Dept. of of Soil and Water Science, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R., J.H. Crane and G. Israel. 2004. Sources of Extension Information for Growers in Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 349 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida (in preparation).
Muñoz-Carpena, R., J.H. Crane, G. Israel and C. Balerdi. 2003. Tropical Fruit Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 345 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R., J.H. Crane, G. Israel and T. Olczyk. 2003. Vegetable Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 346 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R., J.H. Crane, G. Israel and J. Garofalo 2003. Ornamental Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 347 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R., J.H. Crane, G. Israel and C. Yurgalevitch. 2003. Golf Courses' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 348 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R. 2003. Miami-Dade Growers Conserve Water: the Challenges Ahead. Vegetarian Newsletter, 03-10.
Muñoz-Carpena, R. 2003. Evaluation of an Automatic Soil Moisture-Based Drip Irrigation System for Row Tomatoes[476KB]. The Voice of Agriculture (Dade County Farm Bureau), 12(5):4.
Simonne, E., D. Studstill, B. Hochmuth, T. Olczyk, M. Dukes, R. Muñoz-Carpena and Yuncong Li. 2003. Drip Irrigation: The BMP Era - An Integrated Approach to Water and Fertilizer Management for Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture. Fact Sheet HS 917 of the Dept. of Horticultural Science, University of Florida.
Muñoz-Carpena, R., Y. Li. and T. Olczyk. 2002. Alternatives of Low Cost Soil Moisture Monitoring Devices for Vegetable Production in South Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 333 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
Schaffer, B.A., R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2002. Flooding in Agricultural Fields in South Florida Hydrological Aspects. Vegetarian Newsletter, 02-03:5-7.
Olczyk, T., Y. Li, and R. Muñoz-Carpena. 2002. Using Tensiometers for Vegetable Irrigation Scheduling in Miami-Dade County. Fact Sheet ABE 326 of the Dept. of Agr. and Bio. Engineering, University of Florida.
E. Simonne, D. Studstill, B. Hochmuth, T. Olczyk, M. Dukes, R. Muñoz-Carpena and Yuncong Li. 2002. Drip irrigation in florida in the BMP era: An integrated approach to water and fertilizer management for vegetables. Citrus & Vegetable (October 2002).
Muñoz-Carpena, R. 2002. Alternatives for low cost soil moisture devices for typical soils at the South Miami-Dade agricultural area. Vegetarian Newsletter, 02-10:6-11.

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** Post-doctoral Researcher/Scholar supervised or supported by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena

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