Excerpt from Soils and Crops of the Imperial Valley
The climate of the Imperial Valley is that of a low latitude desert. It is characterized by relatively high temperatures throughout the year, with long and exceptionally hot summers, low humidity and, high rate of evaporation, a large number of days of intense sunshine, and an almost negligible precipitation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the agricultural practices of the Imperial Valley over a 30-year period, from 1901 to 1931. It provides an in-depth look at the challenges and successes faced by farmers in this unique desert environment. The author analyzes the introduction of new crops, cultural modifications, and the impact of these changes on the region's agriculture. The book also explores the relationship between soil type and crop distribution, highlighting the importance of soil characteristics in determining land use patterns. Through detailed crop-soil measurements, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the Imperial Valley's agricultural landscape and its evolution over time. This book offers valuable insights into the development of agriculture in an arid region and the interplay between farming practices, environmental factors, and economic growth. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260590534_0
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