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Waterlogging : How It Reduces Plant Growth And How Plants Can Overcome Its Effects, Tim Setter, Bob Belford
Waterlogging : How It Reduces Plant Growth And How Plants Can Overcome Its Effects, Tim Setter, Bob Belford
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Lack of oxygen is the major cause of limited plant growth in waterlogged soils. When soils become waterlogged less gas diffuses to and from the roots through the soil pores; there are changes in concentrations of mineral elements in soil solutions; and toxic products of roots and soil microorganisms begin to accumulate. These changes adversely affect germination, growth and development of plants.
Plants As Pumps, E A N Greenwood
Plants As Pumps, E A N Greenwood
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Native species vary greatly in their ability to pump ground water.
CSIRO studies are measuring water use by different plants to plan revegetation strategies.