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The San Joaquin experimental range

Published 1 January 1942
C. B. Hutchison, E. I. Kotok
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Abstract

The occurrence of these various soils on the Range is shown in figure 2.Over most of the area, with the exception of the swales, by early sum- mer the moisture content of the upper soil is reduced below the minimum amount from which plants can extract water for their needs.Below a depth of 2 feet, however, some moisture is usually available throughout the season.Climate.-The climate is characterized in general by mild winter tem- peratures and high summer temperatures and by a distinct winter rainy season followed by a comparatively rainless summer period.Snow is rare.From these broad features of climate and weather arise some of the Season

Keywords

Environmental Science