Soil temperature and moisture of conventional and zero tilled soils in Manitoba

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dc.contributor.authorGauer, Lillian Elaineen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-12-01T20:20:22Z
dc.date.available2009-12-01T20:20:22Z
dc.date.issued1981en_US
dc.degree.disciplineSoil Scienceen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractSoil temperature and moisture were investigated under conventional and zero tilled soils in Manitoba. The soil types included a heavy clay, a clay loam, and a sandy loam. In conjunction with the tillage treatments, three straw management practices were imposed to determine if they could affect soil temperature or moisture in relation to tillage. Tillage and straw management were found to have compounded effects. When the straw was spread on the surface, zero tilled soils were found to be cooler than those conventionally tilled. The opposite was true at seeding time when the straw was removed by raking. No significant differences in temperature occurred after the straw had been burned. Soil moisture was higher under zero tillage than under conventional especially when the straw was spread, as well as when the straw was removed by raking. After burning, no significant differences in moisture occurred between conventional and zero tillage...en_US
dc.format.extentvii, 108 leaves :en_US
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dc.identifierocm72772374en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/3480
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rightsThe reproduction of this thesis has been made available by authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research, and may only be reproduced and copied as permitted by copyright laws or with express written authorization from the copyright owner.en_US
dc.titleSoil temperature and moisture of conventional and zero tilled soils in Manitobaen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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