Water infiltration rates into yolo loam studied to determine irrigation efficiency factors

Pillsbury, A

Water infiltration rates into yolo loam studied to determine irrigation efficiency factors

Author

Arthur F. Pillsbury

Author Affiliations

Arthur F. Pillsbury is Associate Professor of Irrigation and Associate Irrigation Engineer in the Agricultural Experiment Station, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(11):1-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n11p1f. October 1947.

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Abstract

Water infiltration rates into Yolo loam during irrigation were measured in 96 basins in a series of experiments conducted in Los Angeles County over a period of five years.

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