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PAM in irrigated agriculture: Processes and soil-PAM interactions influencing canal sealing

Lentz, R.D. (2009) PAM in irrigated agriculture: Processes and soil-PAM interactions influencing canal sealing. pp. 6-14. In: PAM and PAM Alternatives Workshop. USA-NV-Reno, 2008/02/26-27. Desert Researh Institute, Reno, NV.

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Abstract

To identify or develop alternative polymers, which may successfully replace
polyacrylamide (PAM) as a reservoir or canal sealant, it is important to understand the
nature of the sealing processes in earthen irrigation water structures and how PAM
interacts with those processes to alter water seepage. The purpose of this paper is to
review mechanisms that influence water infiltration into unlined irrigation canals and
ponds and consider how PAM interactions with soils may alter these processes.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
NWISRL Publication Number: 1293
Subjects: Water > Water quality > Polyacrylamide
Polyacrylamide (PAM) > Water-soluble PAM (WSPAM) > Seepage reduction
Depositing User: Users 6 not found.
Date Deposited: 17 Apr 2009 16:42
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2016 15:07
Item ID: 1316
URI: https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/1316