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Very Deep Alkaline Alluvium
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Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Mechanism
This transition occurs after invasive plants posing extreme economic/environmental issues become established.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after planting of commercial agriculture products. This transition can range from highly intensive operations that plow and disrupt the solum to no-till operations (dry farming or otherwise). The hydrology may also be significantly altered in this transition.
Mechanism
This transition occurs with integrated weed management. May require mowing, herbicides, and/or biological control.
Mechanism
This transition occurs after planting of commercial agriculture products. This transition can range from highly intensive operations that plow and disrupt the solum to no-till operations (dry farming or otherwise). The hydrology may also be significantly altered in this transition.
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