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7822: The spade analysis

Munkholm, Lars J. (2005) The spade analysis. Paper presented at Visual soil structure assessment - field meeting., INRA Agronomy Research Unit Laon-Reims-Mons, France, 25-27 May 2005; To be published in ISTRO Info. ISTRO.

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Summary

This method describes the present status of the soil tilth and to relate it
to past management practices. Key criteria include soil texture, structure
(layering, units, density, colour), compaction, anaerobism, root growth,
soil fauna and decomposition of organic matter. A record form describing
each property is completed.

Document Language:English
Subject Areas: Soil
Soil > Soil quality > Soil biology
Soil > Soil quality
Crop husbandry > Soil tillage
Research affiliation: Denmark > DARCOF II (2000-2005) > I. 7 (ROMAPAC) Soil quality in organic farming
Funding Part:75-100%
Total budget (Euro):0
Orgprints ID Number:7822
Contact:Munkholm, Senior scientist Lars J.
Deposited On:24 March 2006
EPrint Type:Conference paper
Published?:In Press
Peer Review Status:Not peer-reviewed

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