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Mathematical Investigation of Evaporation Synergy in Bi-Texture Soil Columns as a Function of Column Width

Creator:

Sumner, Michael J.

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Evaporation synergy is a phenomenon that occurs between different classes of soil and allows for a greater amount/quantity of soil water evaporation. 20 of the 66 soil texture class combinations have been shown to exhibit evaporation synergy (Fisher, 2012), however the impact of column width on the functionality of this...

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Honors College Thesis

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Approved: Maria Dragila Evaporation synergy is a phenomenon that occurs between different
Microbes may induce soil water repellency through the production of aliphatic constituents as a response to desiccation

Creator:

Chilcote, Emma T.

Abstract:

Soil water repellency may be influenced by microbes whereby they produce aliphatic constituents (non-wetting materials) that coat the soil particles when they are subjected to desiccation stress.

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Presentation

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Kate Field Matt Konkler Maria Dragila Chris Burgess Friends and family 36 Presenter Presentation
Preliminary Evidence that the Microbial Community may Produce Aliphatic Constituents and Induce Soil Water Repellency as a Response to Desiccation

Creator:

Chilcote, Emma T.

Abstract:

Soil water repellency is one cause of rill soil erosion and overland flow that results in the loss of fertile topsoil. Previous research suggests that since microbial growth depends on temperature/moisture and follows diurnal and seasonal cycles, a biological mechanism would be able to explain the observed seasonality and climate...

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Honors College Thesis