Soil compaction in crop production /

This book provides a global review of the mechanisms, incidence and control measures related to the problems of soil compaction in agriculture, forestry and other cropping systems. Among the disciplines which relate to this subject are soil physics, soil mechanics, vehicle mechanics, agricultural en...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Soane, B. D. (Brennan D.), Ouwerkerk, C. van
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 1994.
Series:Developments in agricultural engineering ; 11.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book provides a global review of the mechanisms, incidence and control measures related to the problems of soil compaction in agriculture, forestry and other cropping systems. Among the disciplines which relate to this subject are soil physics, soil mechanics, vehicle mechanics, agricultural engineering, plant physiology, agronomy, pedology, climatology and economics. The volume will be of great value to soil scientists, agricultural engineers, and all those involved with irrigation, drainage and tillage. It will help to facilitate the exchange of information on current work throughout the world, as well as to promote scientific understanding and stimulate the development, evaluation and adoption of practical solutions to these widespread and urgent problems.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 662 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080934006
0080934005