Optimizing soil moisture for plant production
Subtitle: the significance of soil porosity
By: by Francis Shaxson and Richard Barber.
Contributors: Barber, Richard G.; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Series: FAO soils bulletin,; 79
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Food & Agriculture Org
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Rome
Language: eng
Number of pages: 107
Subjects: Soil moisture.; Plants -- Effect of soil moisture on.; Plant-soil relationships.; Plant-water relationships.
Description: This publication discusses the processes above, within and below the soil that enable water to move and crops to grow, and is intended to help land users make better use and take better care of these basic resources. Intended for extension staff and other technicians, as well as farmer leaders, it provides a solid basis for sound, sustainable soil moisture management. The document presents a guide for field workers with activities, exercises and discussion topics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-107).
Accompanying CD-ROM in back pocket contains the complete materials of this guide.