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The measurement of field capacity is particularly useful as a good guide to the
potential supply of water for plant growth. It also indicates when the soil is
unlikely to suffer structural damage from activities associated with cultivation.
The measurement of field capacity is particularly useful as a good guide to the
potential supply of water for plant growth. It also indicates when the soil is
unlikely to suffer structural damage from activities associated with cultivation.
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A feature of many mountains in temperature oceanic latitudes is persistent strong
wind flow, particularly in winter, and on British mountains these flows are more
characteristic than bright sunshine. While the importance of wind in tree-line ...
A feature of many mountains in temperature oceanic latitudes is persistent strong
wind flow, particularly in winter, and on British mountains these flows are more
characteristic than bright sunshine. While the importance of wind in tree-line ...
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7.8–7.11), chemical enrichment of lakes (eutrophication) by run-off water from
agricultural land carrying excessive fertilizers (particularly nitrogen and
phosphates), possible man-induced climatic changes, etc. are other forms. A
particularly ...
7.8–7.11), chemical enrichment of lakes (eutrophication) by run-off water from
agricultural land carrying excessive fertilizers (particularly nitrogen and
phosphates), possible man-induced climatic changes, etc. are other forms. A
particularly ...
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Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Initial approaches to vegetation study | 12 |
Initial approaches to soil study | 34 |
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