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Alfalfa and water table levels: Studies on effect of alfalfa on water table indicate need for close control of irrigation

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James N. Luthin, University of California, Davis.
William Bianchi, University of California, Davis.

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California Agriculture 8(5):4-5.

Published May 01, 1954

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Abstract

Alfalfa extracts soil-moisture uniformly to the depth of its root system, and rapidly growing alfalfa will lower the water table appreciably.

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The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1539.

Alfalfa and water table levels: Studies on effect of alfalfa on water table indicate need for close control of irrigation

James N. Luthin, William Bianchi
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Alfalfa and water table levels: Studies on effect of alfalfa on water table indicate need for close control of irrigation

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Authors

James N. Luthin, University of California, Davis.
William Bianchi, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

California Agriculture 8(5):4-5.

Published May 01, 1954

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

Alfalfa extracts soil-moisture uniformly to the depth of its root system, and rapidly growing alfalfa will lower the water table appreciably.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1539.


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