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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"soil penetration resistance"”.
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nEstablishing soil compaction thresholds for the M1A1 Abrams tank at Camp Minden, Louisiana
Soil compaction is a primary impediment to vegetation regeneration on military land used for M1A1 Abrams tank training. As such, there is a need to identify soil compaction thresholds and develop guidelines with which military range managers can determine appropriate timing and intensity of …
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Impacts of Crop Residue and Cover Crops on Soil Hydrological Properties, Soil Water Storage and Water Use Efficiency of Soybean Crop
… residue play a multifunctional role in improving soil hydrological properties, soil water storage and water use efficiency (WUE). This study was conducted to better understand the role of crop residue and cover crop on soil properties and soil water dynamics. The study was conducted at the …
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A wetland trafficability hazard index based on soil physical properties and site hydrology evaluations
… activities are performed on wetland soils highly susceptible to rutting and puddling. Potential decreases in pine productivity have been connected with increased soil strength and decreased aeration that are commonly remnants of site disturbances associated with wet-weather …
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Changes in soil properties and their effects on maize productivity following sesbania and pigeon pea improved fallow system in Eastern Zambia
Soil degradation is a major constraint in most sub-Saharan African countries. short fallow rotations of 1-3 years have a potential to increase maize yield without additional inorganic nitrogen fertilizers. The mechanisms responsible for improved maize yield are partially understood. therefore the …
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Plant communities in field margins of agricultural landscapes: species distributions, functional traits, and contributions to landscape function
… functions by supporting biodiversity, preventing soil erosion, contributing in nutrient cycling and improving soil stability. This thesis is aiming to further our understanding of the processes governing plant community structure and resulting functioning in agricultural field margins by focusing …