Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Dukes Lab
Led by Michael Dukes · Agricultural and Biological Engineering
What we study
The Dukes Lab studies smart irrigation systems to save water. They use soil moisture sensors and controllers to reduce over-irrigation by nearly 50%.
What working here is like
- Fieldwork
- Computational
- Plants
- Coding helps
- Projects
- 3
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Assessment of irrigation conservation program effectiveness in Orange County, FL
Evaluating how well water conservation programs work in Florida.
Development of irrigation conservation programs in Southwest Florida
Creating new programs to help farmers use water more efficiently.
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Influence of irrigation and fertility Best Management Practices on nitrogen leaching on sandy soils
Studying how irrigation and soil management affect nitrogen pollution in Florida.
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Recent papers, explained
- Modeling nitrogen management to balance yield and nitrate leaching in maize in a Florida sandy soil
2026 · Agronomy Journal
Models how nitrogen management affects corn yield and pollution in Florida sandy soils.
- Modeling of infiltration dynamics using HYDRUS-1D: Optimizing micro-sprinkler selection for reduced groundwater contamination risk in strawberry production in Florida, USA
2026 · Agricultural Water Management
Uses computer models to test how different sprinklers affect water use and soil in strawberry farms.
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- Evaluating Machine Learning Models for Corn Yield Prediction Using Vegetation Indices in a Sandy Agroecosystem
2026 · International Journal of Plant Production
- Coupled effect of irrigation and nitrogen management strategies on spring potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) productivity, quality, and nitrogen use efficiency under sprinkler irrigation
2026 · Agricultural Water Management
Studies how irrigation and nitrogen levels affect potato growth and quality in Florida.
- Optimizing nitrogen fertilizer recommendations for field corn grown in Florida sandy soils
2025 · Agronomy Journal
Tests different nitrogen amounts to find the best balance for corn growth in Florida.
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How to reach out
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