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Effect of wetting agents on irrigation of water repellent soils

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J. Letey, University of California
N. Welch
R. E. Pelishek, U.C.
J. Osborn, U.C.

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California Agriculture 16(12):12-13.

Published December 01, 1962

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Abstract

The beneficial effects of using a wetting agent to increase the infiltration rate while irrigating highly water-repellent soils are variable, depending upon the amount of water, dryness of soil and possibly the product used, according to field tests in San Bernardino County.

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Wetting agent “A” was supplied by Aquatrols Corporation of America and wetting agent “P” by Process Chemical Company.

Effect of wetting agents on irrigation of water repellent soils

J. Letey, N. Welch, R. E. Pelishek, J. Osborn
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Effect of wetting agents on irrigation of water repellent soils

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Authors

J. Letey, University of California
N. Welch
R. E. Pelishek, U.C.
J. Osborn, U.C.

Publication Information

California Agriculture 16(12):12-13.

Published December 01, 1962

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

The beneficial effects of using a wetting agent to increase the infiltration rate while irrigating highly water-repellent soils are variable, depending upon the amount of water, dryness of soil and possibly the product used, according to field tests in San Bernardino County.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

Wetting agent “A” was supplied by Aquatrols Corporation of America and wetting agent “P” by Process Chemical Company.


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