Measurement of soil moisture: Accurate instruments for measuring soil moisture conditions practical means of determining proper timing of irrigation
Authors
L. H. StolzyG. A. Cahoon
T. E. Szuszklewicz
Authors Affiliations
L. H. Stolzy is Assistant Irrigation Engineer, University of California, Riverside; G. A. Cahoon is Assistant Horticulturist, University of California, Riverside; T. E. Szuszkiewirz is Senior Laboratory Technician, University of California, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 11(4):21-37. DOI:10.3733/ca.v011n04p21. April 1957.
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Abstract
Instruments to measure soil moisture conditions—developed as research tools—eliminate much of the guesswork in the timing of irrigations and can indicate adequate penetration for a particular soil type and crop.
Stolzy L, Cahoon G, Szuszklewicz T. 1957. Measurement of soil moisture: Accurate instruments for measuring soil moisture conditions practical means of determining proper timing of irrigation. Hilgardia 11(4):21-37. DOI:10.3733/ca.v011n04p21
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