Paper · 1959 · Agronomy Journal

The Relationship of Furrow Depth to Moisture Content of Soil and to Seedling Establishment on a Range Soil1

William J. McGinnies

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Abstract

Synopsis The use of furrows 2 to 4 inches deep significantly increased soil moisture available for seed germination on a range soil by reducing the rate of moisture loss. Seedling establishment was improved by using a 4‐inch deep furrow.

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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivesignificant (as stated)measured

Claim · model-written summary

Furrows 2 to 4 inches deep significantly increased soil moisture available for seed germination on a range soil by reducing the rate of moisture loss.

Treatment
furrows 2 to 4 inches deepe0
Outcome
soil moisture available for seed germinatione0
Direction
increasede0
Setting
range soile0

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“The use of furrows 2 to 4 inches deep significantly increased soil moisture available for seed germination on a range soil by reducing the rate of moisture loss”

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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Seedling establishment was improved by using a 4-inch deep furrow.

Treatment
4‐inch deep furrowe0
Outcome
Seedling establishmente0
Direction
improvede0

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e0

“Seedling establishment was improved by using a 4‐inch deep furrow”

✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 171–236 · show in text ↑