Infiltration rates on rootplowed rangeland

Infiltration and runoff from mechanically treated arid Southwestern rangeland were measured. Control plots dominated by creosotebush had greater infiltration rates than the 1972 and 1976 rootplowed and seeded treatments, stressing the importance of cover for reducing runoff and controlling erosion....

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Published in:Journal of range management 1980-11, Vol.33 (6), p.423-425
Main Author: Tromble, John M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arid soils
Desert soils
Grassland soils
Rangeland soils
Soil erosion
Soil infiltration
Soil water
Stormwater
Surface runoff
Vegetation cover
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Summary:Infiltration and runoff from mechanically treated arid Southwestern rangeland were measured. Control plots dominated by creosotebush had greater infiltration rates than the 1972 and 1976 rootplowed and seeded treatments, stressing the importance of cover for reducing runoff and controlling erosion. Infiltration rates on dry soils were significantly higher on the 1972 rootplowed and seeded treatment compared with the 1976 rootplowed and seeded treatment, indicating the lack of soil structure in the 1976 treatment.
ISSN:0022-409X
2162-2728
DOI:10.2307/3898575