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The effect of soil acidity and lime placement on root growth and yield of winter wheat and alfalfa

Creator:

Kauffman, Marvin Dean

Abstract:

The application of lime to an acid Nekia soil significantly increased the yield of winter wheat and alfalfa in a field experiment. Crop yields maximized when the lime was partially mixed into the surface four inches of the soil. Thorough mixing of the lime into the surface six inches of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation