Improving orchard soil structure and water penetration

Moore, D; Singer, M; Olson, W

Improving orchard soil structure and water penetration

Authors

Daniel C. Moore
Michael J. Singer
William H. Olson

Authors Affiliations

Daniel C. Moore is a graduate student, Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, University of California, Davis; Michael J. Singer is Professor of Soil Science, Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, University of California, Davis; William H. Olson is Farm Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension, Butte County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 43(5):7-9. DOI:10.3733/ca.v043n05p7. September 1989.

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Abstract

Soil surface crusts can severely limit water infiltration and tree crop production. Vegetative cover and gypsum treatments in an orchard increased soil structural stability and may reduce crust formation in the long term. Tillage improved short-term water penetration by temporarily breaking up the crust.

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