Soil Crust Formation as Affected by Raindrop Impact

Epstein, E.; Grant, W. J.

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E. Epstein &
W. J. Grant

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Surface crusts formed as a result of raindrop impact restrict water infiltration. The decrease in infiltration is accompanied by an increase in surface flow and accelerated erosion. Reduced water intake as a result of crusting decreases the water available to plants. Upon drying, the surface crust may impede plant emergence and growth.

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Institute of Soils and Water, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
A. Hadas , M. Fuchs & B. Yaron , &
Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN, USA
D. Swartzendruber
Institute for Land and Water Management, Wageningen, The Netherlands
P. E. Rijtema

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Epstein, E., Grant, W.J. (1973). Soil Crust Formation as Affected by Raindrop Impact. In: Hadas, A., Swartzendruber, D., Rijtema, P.E., Fuchs, M., Yaron, B. (eds) Physical Aspects of Soil Water and Salts in Ecosystems. Ecological Studies, vol 4. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-65523-4_20

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