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Management of Soil and Water for Vegetable Production in Southwest Florida
... (Table 4 ). Both overhead and seepage systems have lower potential efficiencies. Table 4. Potential system irrigation efficiencies by irrigation system type. Irrigation system type ... documented benefits include: Increased water holding capacity; Increased cation-exchange capacity; Decreased erosion potential; Increased soil microbial activity; Improved soil tilth. While these benefits can ...
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... the cation exchange capacity, water - holding capacity, bulk density, essential element and nutrient budgets and erosion potential (Page-Dumroese, Harvey, Jurgensen and Graham, 1991). 45. Logging is removing woody material that has ...
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DIAGNOSING PLANT DAMAGE - ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
... , mottling, texture, structure), Properties of the Whole Soil (effective rooting depth, water-holding capacity, permeability, erosion potential, drainage), Site Characteristics (slope, landform), and Management Interpretations guide the landowner in acquiring more information ...
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Gray Leaf Spot Disease of Corn
... board plowing does, but it may not be advisable in some fields because of increased erosion potential. Erosion potential can be reduced by fall plowing and seeding to a winter cover crop, followed by ... corn debris. Corn is the only crop this fungus is known to attack. However, the potential for herbicide carryover may restrict the selection of crops in the rotation scheme. Corn Silage ...
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Recreational Trail Design and Construction
... feet with additional space provided on turns. Lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands need protection from potential erosion problems. Avoid trail routes that directly adjoin the water's edge. Favor natural benches or ... that are at least twice the trail's normal width. Soil types affect water drainage, erosion potential, and tread material. Use soil maps to identify the location of soil types in your ...
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Soquel Demonstration Forest Description: a Redwood Class Assignment
... developing a program to monitor watershed conditions. This includes measuring active landslides and surface erosion potential. Fine sediment continues to move downstream and fill pools. Excessive removal of water ... . SDSF protects the stream channel, the bank integrity, and the vegetation. The fisheries potential will be increased, by improving conditions for rearing and spawning. This can be ...
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Cultivation and tillage references
... (SASA). pp. 75-78. Gilley, J.E. & Doran, J.W. (1997). Tillage effects on soil erosion potential and soil quality of a former Conservation Reserve Program site. Journal of Soil and Water ...
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Alley-Cropping Combinations for the Southeastern USA
... in annual crops, or crops between rows of young trees, generally helps to reduce soil erosion, increase water infiltration and improve nutrient retention. Tree roots help to hold the soil, ... cropping systems in the southeastern U.S. are largely a new phenomenon, but offer considerable potential to innovative farmers and landowners. Properly managed, alley cropping can provide income at different ...
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OSU Extension Service and Agricultural Research Station News
... rule of thumb is: wherever water can stand for more than four days is a potential breeding site for mosquitoes. Local vector control districts can offer advice and assistance (see below ... weather. Watch plants closely during hot periods and water frequently. How to slow winter runoff, erosion and pollution in your yard Check your property during or after heavy rains for runoff ...
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... – Soil Erosion – Soil Mixing - Churning 373. We especially need to know more about the fallen tree – soil interface, probably the single most important habitat and potential niche for ... ameliorates the affects of cold air drainage on plants, helps stabilize slopes, and minimizes soil erosion (Maser et al. 1988). Symplastless wood provides elevated germination platforms with reduced duff fall ...
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