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Optimizing soil moisture for plant production

The significance of soil porosity

Year of publication 2003

Pages 125

Author Francis Shaxson and Richard Barber;Land and Water Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 925104944

Series title FAO Soils Bulletin

Series number 0253-2050

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) 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. The document will contribute to raising awareness of possibilities for better use of rainwater and improved management of soils. It will be useful to anyone concerned with maintaining and improving the productivity, quality and health of land, including farmers, advisory staff, trai ners and their students, as well as technical decision-makers in governmental and non-governmental agencies. It should also encourage multidisciplinary approaches and dialogues among stakeholders of different backgrouds.

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