Soil Structure Breakdown & Compaction

Credits
- Keywords , Acknowledgements
Foreword
Summary
What Is Soil Structure?
- Nature of Structural Deterioration , Organic matter breakdown , Compaction caused by applied force , Effect of Various Crops on Soil Structure
Arable crops
- Cereals , Maize and sweetcorn , Oil seed rape , Peas and beans , Forage crops (turnips, rape, kale) , Vegetables , Fallow
Cultivated Soils (Arable and Market Garden)
- Recognising soil physical problems , Surface capping , Remedial measures , Extent of the phenomenon , Slumping and hard-setting , Remedial measures , Extent of the problem
Subsoil compaction
- The role of subsoiling , Critical factors for successful subsoiling , Crop response to subsoiling , Extent of the problem , Impact on farming , Economic cost
Bibliography
Treading (Pugging) and Compaction of Pasture Soils
- Nature and effects of treading , Nature of treading effects , Effects on pasture production
Factors affecting severity of compaction
- Soil water content , Treading pressure , Soil type and initial structure , Practices to limit treading damage
Rejuvenation of compacted soil
- Natural recovery from damage , Use of aerators (subsoiling) , Extent of the problem , Impact on farming
Bibliography
Orchard and Berry Fruit Soils
- Effect of compaction in wheeltracks , Recognising and limiting compaction damage , Extent of the problem , Impact on farming
Bibliography
Conclusions

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