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When growing corn and soybean plants does the compaction of dirt effect the growth of the plant?


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Yes, compaction inhibits the root growth of plants:
http://ianrwww.unl.edu/pubs/soil/g831.htm
http://www.homefarm.com/sbd/articles/9906/990612.htm

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach


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