Relation of Compaction and Soil Physical Parameters to Productivity of Reclaimed Soils

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Final Report, Project GR896381, January 31, 1993. Prepared by: Dr. Stephen A. Schroeder, Soil Scientist and Dr. Kevin C. Vining, Associate Soil Scientist, North Dakota State University, Land Reclamation Research Center.

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II. Objectives (31 KB)
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IV. Results and Discussion (693 KB)
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