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Siefert, William A. "Effectiveness of a soil inoculant for improving crop yield on two Indiana soils." Virtual Press, 1992. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/845948.

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Biological soil inoculants are products that contain beneficial microorganisms with the ability to increase plant-available nutrients. Soil inoculants are claimed to serve as a supplement for fertilizer N, improve germination and tilth, improve root systems, and increase crop quality and yield. The inoculant evaluated in this study was Effective Microorganisms (EM) produced by Nature Farm Foundation of Lompoc, California. A field trial with corn (Zea mays, L.) was conducted at Oakwood Organic Farm in East Central Indiana in 1992. Two soil types were used in the study, a Genesee silt loam (Fluv

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Teklay, Tesfay. "Organic inputs from agroforestry trees on farms for improving soil quality and crop productivity in Ethiopia /." Umeå : Dept. of Forest Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2005. http://epsilon.slu.se/2005122.pdf.

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Croat, Samantha Jo. "Phosphorus Dynamics and Crop Productivity in Bakken Crude-Oil Remediated Soils." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/29169.

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Thermal desorption (TD), a remediation method used to remove hydrocarbons from contaminated soils, may cause changes in soil properties that threaten soil function and plant productivity. The goal of this research is to better understand the effect that TD treatment has on soils intended for agricultural use. A series of soil phosphorus (P) sorption and desorption experiments were conducted on soils before and after TD treatment to determine P availability for plant uptake and risk for run-off. TD-treated soils retained more P, likely due to mineral transformations of Fe- and Al-oxides. In add

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Segarra, Eduardo. "A dynamic analysis of the crop productivity impacts of soil erosion: an application to the Piedmont area of Virginia." Diss., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/51930.

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This study was born out of the desire to analyze the complex soil management problem faced by individual economic agents as well as society. The focus of this study, however, was on the theoretical formulation and estimation of partial equilibrium dynamic economic models directed toward optimizing the private use of the soil resource. In particular, four empirical representative farm models were formulated. Solutions to the four representative farm models showed that sizable reductions in topsoil loss, which contributes to non-point source pollution, and aggravates the crop productivity impac

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Ohu, John Olutunde. "Peatmoss influence on strength, hydraulic characteristics and crop production of compacted soils." Thesis, McGill University, 1985. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=71960.

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The quantitative effects of increasing the organic matter contents of three soils upon their susceptibility to compaction, the recovery of tilth after compaction and the fertility of the soils were investigated. These effects were further studied on the production of bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).<br>Soil consistency limits, soil water status, applied pressure and organic matter contents were used to predict shear strength, penetration resistance and water retention characteristics of compacted soils, with the aim of meeting the widespread demand for possible techniques of soil compaction pre

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Crosier, Joshua D. "Agricultural Utilization of Brewers’ Spent Grains & Sawdust: Effects on Fertility of Soils and Productivity of Crops." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1417788956.

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Dube, Ernest. "Soil fertility enhancement through appropriate fertilizer management on winter cover crops in a conservation agriculture system." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001044.

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A study was carried out to determine the effects of oat (Avena sativa) and grazing vetch (Vicia darsycapa) winter cover crops and fertilizer application on SOM, phosphorus (P) pools, nutrient availability, nutrient uptake, maize yield and seedbanks of problematic weeds in an irrigated maize-based conservation agriculture (CA) system. A separate experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of the winter cover crops on nitrogen (N) management, N use efficiency and profitability. After four years of continuous rotation, the winter cover crops significantly (p<0.05) increased particulate

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Felske, Wolfgang. "Cropping system effects on soil erosion and productivity of food and forage crops in tropical Andean hillside farming /." Beuren ; Stuttgart : Grauer, 2000. http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=009586921&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA.

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Peterson, Kendra Leigh. "Effects of humic acids and soil symbionts on growth, physiology, and productivity of two crop species." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1501187076919492.

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Mestelan, Silvia A. "Impact of long-term no till and plow till on soil properties and soil nutrient cycling." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1199221756.

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Alcantara, Berenice Kussumoto de. "Experimental approaches to study the responses to Al stress in cultivated crops." Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11151/tde-10062014-105216/.

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This thesis was performed in the scope of International Graduation Program in which Universidade de São Paulo and The Ohio State University are inserted. In the first year of Ph.D. work we aimed to understand the effect of aluminum (Al) in root growth of Eucalyptus spp. and the relationship with biochemical parameters and transcriptional responses since there is little information about these responses for tree species. Aluminum is found naturally in the Earth crust, but under acidic conditions Al3+ ion becomes available and toxic to the plants. United States and Brazil possess large areas wit

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Murungu, Farayi Solomon. "Evaluation and management of cover crop species and their effects on weed dynamics, soil fertility and maize (Zea mays L.) productivity under irrigation in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/335.

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The current interest in conservation agriculture (CA) technologies is a result of the need to reduce excessive land degradation in most crop producing areas as well as to enhance sustainable food production. Cover crops that are usually grown under CA to provide soil cover, may offer secondary benefits, depending on the farming system. The concept of growing cover crops is a relatively new phenomenon to smallholder farmers. Production of large biomass yields and weed suppression from cover crops were major challenges affecting success and uptake of CA technologies by smallholder irrigation far

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Chengere, Adera. "Soil erosion and crop productivity : assessment and prediction /." The Ohio State University, 1993. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487843314694652.

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Santos, Paulo Ricardo Alves dos. "Corn consortium with forage: attributes physical soil and productivity." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2016. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=17324.

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Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento CientÃfico e TecnolÃgico<br>The intensification of agricultural production systems is increasing in the current agriculture. In this sense, the simultaneous planting forage to grain crops, constitutes an alternative in the intensification of the production system, which can increase or not the productivity of the main crop, and produce straw for mulching. In order to check the occurrence of changes in the physical properties of the soil and in corn yield and dry matter production due to the corn consortium / forage in two sowing dates, this study was conduc

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Isse, Abdullahi. "Capacity of cover crops to capture excess fertilizer and maintain soil efficiency." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape16/PQDD_0021/MQ37132.pdf.

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Mutter, Ghazi Maleh. "Water erosion of calcareous soils in South-East England." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.318679.

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Ding, Yang. "OXIDATION-REDUCTION ENZYME ASSAYS AS SOIL QUALITY INDICATORS AND RELATIONSHIPS TO CROP PRODUCTIVITY." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1534703730821057.

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Leiva, Soto Andrea S. "Effects of Soil Balancing Treatments on Soils, Vegetable Crops and Weeds in Organically Managed Farms." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu151514193894181.

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Muratore, Thomas Joseph Jr. "LONG-TERM LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECT ON SOIL HEALTH AND CROP PRODUCTIVITY." UKnowledge, 2019. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pss_etds/115.

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Agricultural intensification reliant on monocrops could change soil health in a way that does not support maximum crop productivity. Twenty-nine-year-old no-till field plots at the University of Kentucky Spindletop research farm showed a significant reduction in corn yields from continuous corn plots compared to those from plots in various types of rotation. The objective of this study was to determine what role soil microbes might play in yield reduction and how management and time effects microbial community structure. Samples were collected from the following treatments: continuous corn (CC

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Bazza, Zineb. "Soil amendments from urban residuals and their effect on crop productivity and nutrient cycling." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/63222.

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Urban residuals have been used in agriculture to decrease disposal costs, recycle nutrients, and prevent or counteract the degradation of soils linked to the intensification of agriculture. Technological advancements continue to produce novel residuals that can be used as soil amendments, with the potential to reduce or eliminate waste. This thesis entails two studies that examine the potential to utilize new urban residuals for food production. The objectives of the first study were to look at the potential benefits and impacts, on crop productivity and nutrient cycling, of using monopotassiu

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Svedin, Jeffrey David. "Characterizing the Spatial Variation of Crop Water Productivity for Variable-Rate Irrigation Management." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2018. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6878.

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Irrigated agriculture is the primary consumer of limited worldwide freshwater resources. Drought, growing world populations, and environmental demands compete with irrigation for freshwater resources"”threatening sustainable global food, fuel, and fiber production. This escalating global crisis demands that agriculture produce more food using less water. Traditional irrigation management has used technology to apply uniform irrigation rates across landscapes"”ignoring natural environmental variation. This provides inherent inefficiencies of over- or under- irrigation within individual fields.

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Goodman, Jenette Michelle. "Creating a Reliable and Transparent System for Updating Soil Based Yield and Productivity Data." The Ohio State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1284689028.

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Chataway, Robert G. "Sustaining soil resources on dairy farms based on crops in southern Queensland /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2005. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18581.pdf.

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Biot, Y. "Forecasting productivity losses caused by sheet and rill erosion in semi arid rangeland : A case study from communal areas of Botswana." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.383247.

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Mulumba, Lukman Nagaya. "Land use effects on soil quality and productivity in the Lake Victoria Basin of Uganda." Connect to this title online, 2004. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1095711869.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2004.<br>Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 166 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-153).

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Carr, William Wade. "Restoring productivity on severely degraded forest soil in British Columbia." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/25572.

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Forest road building and timber harvesting operations have been recognized as principal causes of forest soil degradation. These activities can result in accelerated soil erosion, excessive scarification, and/or increased soil density, which may adversely affect site productivity. A study of landing areas emphasize the deficiencies in current rehabilitation guidelines Increased soil density on both summer and winter landings was still evident at 30 cm and the soil nutrient quality was poor. Two field tests of a green fallow system on subsoil materials exposed by erosion and landing constructi

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Florence, Darlene Christina. "Agronomic Land Management Effects on Soil Fertility and Grain Crop Productivity in Western Kenya and Ohio." The Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1338341162.

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Soltaniband, Veedaa. "Effects of biostimulants on soil microbiota, plant development, crop productivity and fruit quality of protected strawberries." Master's thesis, Université Laval, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/66704.

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La culture de la fraise (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), l’une des plus importantes productions horticoles au Canada, fait face à des défis importants pouvant affecter la productivité et la qualité des fruits. Par conséquent, cette étude se concentre sur l'utilisation des biostimulants les plus prometteurs pour les fraises pouvant améliorer le microbiote du sol, le développement, la productivité et la qualité des fraises produites sous abris. Deux expériences en blocs aléatoires complets ont été réalisées en serre et sous grands tunnels. Dans l'essai en serre, nous avons étudié l'effet de 14 trait

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Holland, Jonathan Eddison. "Changes in soil physical properties under raised bed cropping /." Connect to thesis, 2006. http://eprints.unimelb.edu.au/archive/00002537.

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Gonzalez-Maldonado, Noelymar. "Evaluating the Effects of Long-Term No-Till and Crop Rotations in Soil Health and Corn Productivity." The Ohio State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1557142156675221.

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Jiang, Pingping. "Variability of soil hydraulic properties and estimation of plant-available water on claypan-soil landscapes." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4783.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007.<br>The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on September 25, 2007) Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Wimaladasa, G. D. "Some aspects of the chemistry and mineralogy of soil potassium in Sri Lankan acid tea soils and Scottish soils under a range of crops." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 1989. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk/R?func=search-advanced-go&find_code1=WSN&request1=AAIU020940.

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The Sri Lankan acid tea soils, collected from six different agro-ecological regions and from the long-term field experiments in St. Coombs, were subjected to a detailed mineralogical investigation with particular reference to the understanding of the chemistry of soil potassium and K fertiliser applications. These extremely weathered soils contained predominantly kaolinite, Al-chlorite, gibbsite and goethite, but K-fixing minerals like smectite and vermiculite were absent. Small quantities of micaceous minerals were only found in the fine and coarse sand fractions of these soils, except in the

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Isaac, Gura. "Crop rotation and crop residue management effects under no till on the soil quality of two ecotopes in the Eastern Cape, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/2934.

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The degradation of soil quality due to undesirable farming practices has reached alarming scales in the Eastern Cape and this has had negative repercussions on soil productivity and the environment in general. There is growing evidence that conservation agriculture (CA) practices involving minimal mechanical disturbance, maintaining permanent surface cover and embracing diverse crop rotations increase soil organic carbon (SOC) and therefore has potential to mitigate soil quality deterioration. A study was carried out at two sites located in two ecotopes to investigate the effects of crop resid

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Angers, Denis Arthur. "The effects of cropping on aggregation and carbohydrates of a Kamouraska clay soil /." Thesis, McGill University, 1988. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=75869.

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The main objective of this research was to determine the short-term effects of cropping on the aggregation and the carbohydrate fraction of a marine clay soil. When compared to a fallow (bare soil) control, cropping to barley and alfalfa for two seasons resulted in significant increases in the size and stability of soil aggregates. The increase in water-stable aggregates $>$2.0 mm was at the expense of aggregates $<$1.0 mm. Under corn, soil aggregation was not different than under fallow. After two seasons, soil under barley or alfalfa contained 15 to 25% more carbohydrates than the fallow or

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Abebe, Yibekal Alemayehu. "Managing the soil water balance of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) to improve water productivity." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25257.

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A series of field, rainshelter, growth cabinet and modelling studies were conducted to investigate hot pepper response to different irrigation regimes and row spacings; to generate crop-specific model parameters; and to calibrate and validate the Soil Water Balance (SWB) model. Soil, climate and management data of five hot pepper growing regions of Ethiopia were identified to develop irrigation calendars and estimate water requirements of hot pepper under different growing conditions. High irrigation regimes increased fresh and dry fruit yield, fruit number, harvest index and top dry matter pr

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Venter, Annari. "Comparing plant yield and composition with soil properties using classical and geostatistical techniques." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23916.

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Plant nutrient management plays a vital role in the success or failure of modern Lucerne production. In South Africa, Lucerne is produced under a wide range of climatic conditions, under dryland and irrigation and in some areas throughout the year. This means that there is a continuous demand for nutrients under a wide range of environmental conditions. The most important factors affecting the nutrient requirement of Lucerne is yield, the cutting schedule, climate and management practices. To enable site-specific crop requirements, the spatial variation of soil and plant properties within a fi

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Milne, Eleanor. "Soil conservation in relation to maize productivity on sub-tropical red soils in Yunnan Province, China." Thesis, University of Wolverhampton, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/2436/93882.

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Agricultural land in China is being degraded, with soil erosion becoming an increasing problem. In Yunnan Province, south-west China, there is a long history of soil erosion due to soil type, climate, anthropogenic influence and because 95% of the Province is mountainous. Population pressure and lack of flat land necessitate cultivation of steep slopes. The Yunnan Government prohibits cultivation of slopes >25°, however policy enforcement would result in food shortages in the Province, due to a lack of suitable land <25°. Therefore, the most appropriate way to curb soil erosion in Yunnan is to

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Jones, Andy Thomas. "Site Quality Classification for Mapping Forest Productivity Potential on Mine Soils in the Appalachian Coalfield Region." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/33355.

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Surface mining for coal in the Appalachian region destroys native forests and replaces them with reclaimed landscapes that are often revegetated as grasslands and are unacceptable for managed forest production without extensive remediation. Tree survival and growth are dependent on many reclaimed mine land properties. However, conventional mapping techniques using USDA soil series does not identify these critical soil property differences. This study was conducted to create a forest site quality classification system to be used to evaluate the potential productivity of specific tree species

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Noellsch, Adam J. "Optimizing crop N use efficiency using polymer-coated urea and other N fertilizer sources across landscapes with claypan soils." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/5643.

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2008.<br>The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on September 12, 2008) Includes bibliographical references.

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Montagu, Kelvin D. "Whole plant response to soil compaction : from field practices to mechanisms /." View thesis View thesis, 1995. http://library.uws.edu.au/adt-NUWS/public/adt-NUWS20030522.092251/index.html.

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Mupambwa, Hupenyu Allan. "Winter rotational cover crops effects on soil strength, aggregate stability and water conservation of a hardsetting cambisol in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/453.

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Winter rotational cover crops (WRCC) are often used to boost soil fertility and plant nutrition. However, selection and use of WRCC for soil physical improvement is usually overlooked. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of WRCC on soil strength, aggregate stability and water conservation of a hardsetting soil. The soil physical properties were determined after four rotations of growing monocultures of vetch (Vicia dasycarpa cv. Max), lupin (Lupinus angustifolius cv. Tanjil) and oats (Avena sativa cv. Sederberg) and after two rotations of growing bicultures of oats (Avena

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Milham, Paul J. "The behaviour of cadmium in soil." View thesis, 2008. http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/39519.

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2008.<br>A thesis submitted to the University of Western Sydney, College of Health and Science, Centre for Plant and Food Science, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Includes bibliographical references.

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Nciizah, Adornis Dakarai. "Cattle manure, scalping and soil wetness effects on some physical properties of a hardsetting soil and associated early maize growth." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/349.

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Most soils in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa are shallow and are low in organic matter. Therefore these soils are structurally fragile and highly susceptible to inherent degradative processes like hardsetting. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of cattle manure, scalping and soil wetness on aggregate stability, penetration resistance and early maize growth in hardsetting soils. Glasshouse and field studies were conducted to determine the effect of cattle manure on aggregate stability and penetration resistance of freshly exposed topsoils by scalping at 0, 10 and 2

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Daamen, Carl Christopher. "Evaporation from sandy soils beneath crops in the semi-arid zone : a study of the use of microlysimeters and numerical simulation." Thesis, University of Reading, 1993. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.357138.

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Thomas, Pamela J. "Characterization, classification, and productivity studies of typic hapludult mapping units in the southern Piedmont of Virginia." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/80054.

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Two studies were initiated in the Virginia southern Piedmont to assess characterization, classification, and productivity of soils mapped as Cecil-Pacolet (clayey, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Hapludults). Effects of erosion on Ap and Bt soil properties and soybean grain yields were studied in Pittsylvania and Lunenburg counties. Relationships between soil properties, soybean yields, and erosion classes were not observed until the soils became severely eroded. Water contents at -10kPa and -1500kPa increased as clay content increased but plant available water remained at 0.09 m³ m⁻³ across erosion

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Nafuma, Leonard Simiyu. "Short-term effects of graminaceous cover crops of autumn soil mineral nitrogen cycling in western Lower Fraser Valley soils." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp02/NQ27210.pdf.

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Rowley, Sean D. "Phosphorus and Potassium Fertility Management for Maximizing Tart Cherry Fruit Quality and Productivity on Alkaline Soils." DigitalCommons@USU, 2013. http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/1518.

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Suitable orchard land in regions of high elevation, arid climates, and alkaline soil conditions is becoming more limited due to urban sprawl. With the loss of suitable farmland, increasing input costs, and the lack of sound fertility information for these regions, fruit growers face challenges in producing high quality fruit to meet local and general market demand. The question that arises is whether fruit growers can supply sufficient quantities of quality fruit to take full advantage of local and global demand. Government data for population, fruit production, and fruit consumption in Utah w

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Poulter, Rachel. "Investigating the role of soil constraints on the water balance of some annual and perennial systems in a Mediterranean environment /." Connect to this title, 2005. http://theses.library.uwa.edu.au/adt-WU2006.0018.

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Njaimwe, Arnold Ngare. "Tillage and crop rotation impacts on soil, quality parameters and maize yield in Zanyokwe Irrigation Scheme, South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/460.

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Intensive tillage and monoculture cropping practices reduce soil C accumulation hence increasing soil vulnerability to chemical, physical and biological degradation. This study focussed on enhancing biomass production of wheat and oat winter cover crops as a means of increasing C sequestration in the low organic C soils of the central part of Eastern Cape Province. The specific objectives were (i) to evaluate the short-term effects of no till and cereal-fallow based crop rotations on; soil organic matter related parameters, pH and electrical conductivity, (ii) soil bulk density, water retentio

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Siegel-Issem, Cristina Marie. "Forest Productivity as a Function of Root Growth Opportunity." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36323.

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Compaction caused by certain intensive forest management practices can reduce tree growth, but the causes of growth reduction are usually complex interactions between soil properties and tree species. We used a 7 by 7 factorial greenhouse experiment to create a matrix of bulk density ((Ï b)) and volumetric water content (Î¸v) to determine soil compaction effects on seedling growth of: (i) ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws) grown on Dome and Cohasset soils from California; (ii) shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) on a Clarksville soil from Missouri; and (iii) loblolly pine (Pinus taeda

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