Soil compaction is a critical process in construction and civil engineering, as it affects the stability and durability of structures built on or with soil. The two key parameters that define soil ...
This can result in the following types of problems. * Compaction increases the resistance of soil to penetration by tillage equipment and plant roots. This makes it more difficult to prepare a deep, ...
Dialing back tillage can increase energy savings, water-holding capacity, soil biological activity and organic matter as well as reduce compaction. Jodi DeJong-Hughes, a University of Minnesota ...
These plants are sometimes called indicator species because their presence provides clues about the existing environmental conditions, such as soil compaction, acidic soil, excess moisture ...