A local phenomenon at the surface of the soil that results in a thin impermeable layer that hampers seedling emergence, reduces infiltration and favours runoff and erosion. It depends on soil texture, aggregate stability, topography and rainfall characteristics.
GEO-1-6
A local phenomenon at the surface of the soil that results in a thin impermeable layer that hampers seedling emergence, reduces infiltration and favours runoff and erosion. It depends on soil texture, aggregate stability, topography and rainfall characteristics.