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WATER-LOGGING [1 record]

Record 1 2002-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

The accumulation of excessive moisture in the soil within the zone or depth desirable for favorable root development of plants.

OBS

Normal soil gases are expelled and plant growth and cultivation are interfered with.

Key term(s)
  • water logging

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
DEF

Saturation temporaire ou permanente d'un sol par l'eau, du fait d'un drainage naturel déficient.

OBS

Ce terme ne doit pas être confondu avec le terme «hydromorphie».

OBS

Par exemple effets d'un ennoyage sur la morphologie de racines.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
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