Effect of 1 m and 1.5 m row spacing on yield and fibre quality of upland cotton in Warren, NSW, Australia

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Author
Quigley, Richard
Publisher
University Of Sydney
Date Issued
2014-06-30
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Abstract

Compaction caused by machinery traffic can have severe yield consequences. Compaction increases soil strength and reduces soil porosity, which hinders root growth, moisture and nutrient uptake, and plant growth.

Categories
2014 Final Reports
Subject
compaction, machinery traffic, yield, impact, root growth, nutrient uptake, auscott warren, conventional, wheel tracks, soil strenght, porosity, cotton, fibre quality, economic cost, water usage, irrigated systems, australian, row configuration, bolls
Type
Thesis

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