Hard-setting soils |
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| Authors: | CE Mullins IM Young AG Bengough GJ Ley |
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| Institution: | Department of Soil Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB9 2UE, Scotland. |
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| Abstract: | Abstract. Hard-setting soils are widespread in dry regions. Their properties are described and a physical explanation for hard-setting behaviour is given. The limitations on soil management and physical fertility caused by hard-setting depend on timing of rainfall or irrigation with respect to cultivations and crop development, and much research is needed to quantify reductions in crop yield imposed by these limitations. |
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