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peer-reviewed research article

“Blue” soils cause complex drainage problems

authors

Blaine R. Hanson, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis
Lynn D. Whittig, Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, University of California, Davis

publication information

California Agriculture 34(10):13-14. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v034n10p13. October 1980.

abstract

A shallow drainage system and careful irrigation management may be the only feasible solution when such soils underlie good top soil.Saturated “blue” soils drain poorly and hinder plant growth. When such soils underlie good top soil, the only feasible solution may be a shallow drainage system and good irrigation management.

author affiliations

Blaine R. Hanson is Drainage and Groundwater Specialist, Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis. Lynn D. Whittig is Professor of Soil Science, Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, University of California, Davis.


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