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Penetrometer Resistance and Bulk Density As Parameters For Predicting Root System Performance in Mine Soils
Penetrometer Resistance and Bulk Density As Parameters For Predicting Root System Performance in Mine Soils
THOMPSON.
I. J. J ANSEN,
ABSTRACT
C. L.
HOOKS2
AND
Illinois-
27 May
1288
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