Table 2.

Drip irrigation trial

IrrigationNo new shoot growthNew shoot growthTotal trees% New growth
4 weeks after irrigation
Drip481266.7
None120120
X2 = 9.19
P <.01
5 weeks after irrigation
Drip1111291.7
None1021216.7
X2 = 10.74
P <.01
Change in Vigor from 1988 to 1992
Improved growthNo change or declineTotal trees% no change
Drip1021216.7
None1111291.7
X2 = 10.74
P <.01