Orchard plow-pans: Obstacle to root distribution and water penetration can be reduced

Proebsting, E

Orchard plow-pans: Obstacle to root distribution and water penetration can be reduced

Author

E. L. Proebsting

Author Affiliations

E. L. Proebsting is Professor of Pomology, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 7(6):12-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n06p12. June 1953.

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Abstract

Effects of a plow-pan in an orchard— interference with normal distribution of tree roots and with the rate of water penetration into the deeper soil layers— can be counteracted to a considerable degree by a soil management program.

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