Photo Gallery
Research specialist Maria Jenderek and plant
science professor Arthur Olney show plant tissue samples to
be used in developing a new hybrid species of hibiscus. The
project aims to benefit California's floriculture industry.
(37K)
Research specialist Maria Jenderek examines
test tube samples of hibiscus plantlets generated through
micropropogation techniques
(98K)
Close-up of plantlet in test tube
(35K)
Special projects engineer Ed Norum examines
turf bubbler irrigation system at CIT test plot. The
experimental bubblers, spaced at five-foot intervals, emit
water which spreads out and soaks the ground around each
bubbler.
(60K)
A close-up view of a turf bubbler.
(95K)
Another phase of turf bubbler research
involves coverage testing on turf that is sloped in three
separate plots, with grades ranging from one-half to two
percent.
(98K)
Student research technician Hercules
Gonsalves checks water level in catchments during sprinkler
test. The catchments are spaced out from a rotating impact
sprinkler which is run for a period of time. Measurements
from each catchment reveal the coverage pattern of the
sprinkler.
(54K)
With his hand reflecting the light of a
laser beam, student research technician Hercules Gonsalves
shows how a water drop is measured by the laser. The length
of time the beam is "broken" indicates the size of the drop.
The system is used for measuring drop size and sprinkler
efficiency.
(64K)
CIT student technicians prepare a grid that
will be used to graph distribution patterns of grapevine
roots under and around subsurface drip lines. The work was
part of a study of viticulture and irrigation practices.
(77K)
A closer look at the grid referred to in the
above photo reveals the sections where roots will be counted.
Data will enable growers to learn more about how subsurface
systems affect root development.
(99K)
Special projects engineer Ed Norum monitors
water level for manifold and pumping unit used to test the
durability of micro-jets. The testing involved circulating
aluminum oxide grits in the water and measuring the wear on
the micro-jets.
(55K)
A close-up view of the micro-jets shows the
plastic bottles deflecting the water spray back into the
circulatory system. Following hours of spray with the
particulates running through the system, spray patterns of
each micro-jet are evaluated, and the individual jets are
dismantled and examined to determine wear.
(37K)
Student research technician Dave Wineman
fastens a prototype microsprayer onto a grapevine post in an
experimental vineyard on the California State University,
Fresno Farm. The above-vine microsprayers were used to help
prevent buds from freezing during early spring frosts.
(49K)
CIT staff technician Daniel Reyes oversees
installation of subsurface drip lines on a turf plot at
California State University, Fresno. The lines were installed
approximately eight inches deep using a custom-built unit
mounted on back of tractor.
(54K)
CIT agronomy consultant Morton Rothberg
shows a clump of elephant grass
(Pennisetum) in a trial plot on Fresno State's
university farm.
(59K)
A close-up view of elephant grass stalk and
leaves. Purpose of the elephant grass study is to determine
the plant's viability as a crop for cattle forage and feed in
the San Joaquin Valley. It is grown extensively in South
America and Africa.
(43K)