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Wetting agents: Can increase water infiltration or retard it, depending on soil conditions and water contact angle

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J. Letey, University of California
R. E. Pelishek, University of California
J. Osborn, University of California

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California Agriculture 15(10):8-9.

Published October 01, 1961

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Wetting agents are being marketed as means of increasing water infiltration of soil. At present no recommendation either for or against their use in irrigation water can be made that will cover every soil condition. However, certain effects of wetting agents on water entry are known, and these indicate conditions under which wetting agents are most likely to be beneficial.

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The above progress report is based on Research Project No. RRF 1979.

Wetting agents: Can increase water infiltration or retard it, depending on soil conditions and water contact angle

J. Letey, R. E. Pelishek, J. Osborn
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Wetting agents: Can increase water infiltration or retard it, depending on soil conditions and water contact angle

California Agriculture > Volume 15 > Number 10  > research article 

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< Previous | Table of Contents | Next >

Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article
Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article

Authors

J. Letey, University of California
R. E. Pelishek, University of California
J. Osborn, University of California

Publication Information

California Agriculture 15(10):8-9.

Published October 01, 1961

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

Wetting agents are being marketed as means of increasing water infiltration of soil. At present no recommendation either for or against their use in irrigation water can be made that will cover every soil condition. However, certain effects of wetting agents on water entry are known, and these indicate conditions under which wetting agents are most likely to be beneficial.

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Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

The above progress report is based on Research Project No. RRF 1979.

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