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research article

Tomato plant growth influenced by soil compaction, soil moisture and air space

authors

W. J. Flocker, Department of Vegetable Crops
D. R. Nielsen, University of California

publication information

California Agriculture 16(9):15-16. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v016n09p15. September 1962.

abstract

Soil moisture suction, mechanical impedance through alteration of the air spaces in the soil, or a combination of both factors can influence the growth of tomato plants.

author affiliations

W. J. Flocker is Associate Olericulturist, Department of Vegetable Crops; D. R. Nielsen is Assistant Irrigationist, Department of Irrigation, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of California, Davis.


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