Effect of lucerne on recharge to cleared mallee lands: results of a drilling program at Buronga, Euston and Balranald

K. L. McEwan, G. R. Budd, A. K. Kennett-Smith, P. G. Cook, G. R. Walker

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Abstract

The sites were located on cleared mallee country, which has been used for dryland farming (crops and pasture). The aim of the project was to determine whether growing lucerne on such land could deplete the extra moisture stored in the soil since clearing and thus reduce recharge. Seventeen holes were drilled under lucerne and at one site, three holes were drilled in pasture adjacent to lucerne holes. Soils samples were analysed for water content, chloride concentration, matric suction and soil texture. -from Authors

Original languageEnglish
PublisherCSIRO Publishing
Number of pages54
ISBN (Print)0 643 05012 4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1990
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameTechnical Memorandum - CSIRO, Australia, Division of Water Resources
No.2
Volume90

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