Causes of poor water penetration in soils studied - - conclusions discussed

Huberty, M

Causes of poor water penetration in soils studied - - conclusions discussed

Author

M. R. Huberty

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(2):2-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n02p2a. January 1947.

PDF of full article, Cite this article

Abstract

Many soils which in their native condition were of good tilth, of low density, and highly permeable to water, have lost their fine structure and have become compacted when placed under cultivation.

Also in this issue:

Agricultural outlook as of december, 1946

Future college of agriculture campus at Davis

Quick decline of oranges believed virus disease

Research findings on effectiveness of DDT in the livestock industry in California

Removal of DDT residue from pears, apples successfully accomplished by washing

Boron deficiency in affected areas of the state readily supplied by simple treatment

Progress reported in search for effective control of bovine brucellosis

Role of enzymes in the commercial processing of fruits and vegetables

Continuous production of California timber can yield profitable returns

Abstracts of new publications

The antiscorbutic value of commercially concentrated orange juice