Improper irrigation of farm land can wick the sodium, calcium, and magnesium from the soil and water to the surface.

Improper agricultural practices, for instance, occur only under constraints such as the saturation of good lands under population pressure which leads settlers to cultivate too shallow or too steep soils, plough fallow land before it has recovered its fertility, or attempt to obtain multiple crops by irrigating unsuitable soils.

* Improper tying can result in similar looking but inferior " false butterfly " knot

Improper closure of the neuropores can result in neural tube defects such as anencephaly or spina bifida.

Improper technique can result in the transmission of bloodborne diseases ( due to needlestick injuries, for example ) or puncture wounds, but if done correctly there is far less danger of injury or infection than from being scratched by a cat due to the depth of insertion being controlled and the use of a sterilized needle.

Improper engine braking technique can cause the wheels to skid ( also called shift-locking ), especially on slippery surfaces such as ice or snow, as a result of too much deceleration.

Improper drainage systems accelerate water contamination, excessively desiccate soils during seasonal drought, and become a financial burden to maintain.

Improper discontinuation or abrupt restarting of neuroleptics have been shown to cause dysfunction in regions of the brainstem as well as dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

Improper use of materials outside of this legislation is deemed " unauthorized edition ", not piracy.

< li > Improper conduct towards one's wife or children, as well as harshness or too great indulgence towards children, and disobedience of the latter towards their parents.

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Improper management of memory is a common cause of bugs.

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# Improper documentation and changing implicit knowledge makes it difficult to share information during acquisition.

* In Suzanne Enoch's historical romance novel A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior, the protagonist is the sole survivor of a Thuggee massacre.

Improper insertion of objects into any body opening can cause damage: infection, cutting, piercing, trauma, blood loss, etc.

Improper preparation of cassava can leave enough residual cyanide to cause acute cyanide intoxication and goiters, and may even cause ataxia or partial paralysis.

Improper disposal of NiMH batteries poses less environmental hazard than that of NiCd because of the absence of toxic cadmium.

Improper conversion of methionine can lead to atherosclerosis.

Improper use of fireworks may be dangerous, both to the person operating them ( risks of burns and wounds ) and to bystanders ; in addition, they may start fires after landing on flammable material.

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Improper handling techniques might transmit an accumulated static charge through the board, damaging or destroying components.

Improper use of claw number and / or colors was considered treason, punishable by execution of the offender's entire clan.

Improper use of contact lenses may affect the eyelid, the conjunctiva, and the various layers of the cornea.

The first to which we can give a date was On the Improper Election of the Aediles, delivered in 202 BC.

Improper disposal of animal carcasses and abandoned livestock facilities can also contribute to water quality problems in surrounding areas of CAFOs.

Improper operation of a slow sand filter and a contaminated water supply led to a serious typhoid fever epidemic in Lincoln, England in 1905.

Improper rotations correspond to orthogonal matrices with determinant − 1, and they do not form a group because the product of two improper rotations is a proper rotation.

( Improper preparation for such a sport can cause injury to both horse and rider.

Improper serial use of the reverse transcriptase inhibitors zidovudine, didanosine, zalcitabine, stavudine, and lamivudine can lead to the development of multi-drug resistant mutations.

Farmers and processing plants should improve sanitation practices, water used for irrigation and processing should be regularly tested for E. coli, and production plants should be routinely inspected.

: Radioactive or toxic chemical sites associated with its former defense industries and test ranges are found throughout the country and pose health risks for humans and animals ; industrial pollution is severe in some cities ; because the two main rivers which flowed into the Aral Sea have been diverted for irrigation, it is drying up and leaving behind a harmful layer of chemical pesticides and natural salts ; these substances are then picked up by the wind and blown into noxious dust storms ; pollution in the Caspian Sea ; soil pollution from overuse of agricultural chemicals and salination from poor infrastructure and wasteful irrigation practices

Water pollution ; many people get their water directly from contaminated streams and wells ; as a result, water-borne diseases are prevalent ; increasing soil salinity from faulty irrigation practices.

For example, improper cropping and irrigation practices have led to desertification in areas of Uzbekistan, where cotton is a major export.

Human practices can increase the salinity of soils by the addition of salts in irrigation water.

Xeriscaping with ' mature size appropriate ' native species of-and drought tolerant plants, drip irrigation, mulching, and organic gardening practices reduce or eliminate the need for energy-and-water-intensive irrigation, gas powered garden equipment, and reduces the landfill waste footprint.

Water conservation practices ( terracing and crop rotation ), more efficient irrigation methods ( center pivot and drip ), and simply reduced area under irrigation have helped to slow depletion of the aquifer, but levels are generally still dropping.

More recent work suggests the Maya may have, in suitable places, developed irrigation systems and more intensive agricultural practices ( Humphries 1993 ).

Pasture lands in the narrow sense are distinguished from rangelands by being managed through more intensive agricultural practices of seeding, irrigation, and the use of fertilizers, while rangelands grow primarily native vegetation, managed with extensive practices like controlled burning and regulated intensity of grazing.

Examples include changing soil pH or fertility levels, irrigation practices, amount of sunlight, temperature, or the use of beneficial animals ( e. g. chickens ) or insects ( e. g. ladybugs ).

European occupation of Australia has, on the whole, benefited Black-shouldered Kites through land clearing and irrigation for agriculture and grain harvesting and storage practices which provide suitable conditions for much larger numbers of mice.

The unnaturally warm water, combined with excess nutrients from irrigation runoff and grazing practices, can stimulate rapid growth of algae in mid-summer, to the detriment of anglers and floaters.

An independent testing laboratory, applied research facility, and educational resource center with the aim of advancing water management practices and irrigation technology.

Environmental sustainability is integrated into Le Moyne College facilities planning and operating processes through measures such as: use of native species in landscaping ; storm water controls through swales and detention / retention basins ; plans to capture and reuse storm water for irrigation ; use of environmentally friendly pesticides and fertilizers ; contracting with LEED-accredited professionals for the design and construction of all new structures and major renovations ; a lighting pilot program to reduce consumption ; use of refrigerants to minimize ozone layer depletion ; and other practices which assure energy efficiency in buildings and in boiler operations, pump motors, and washing machines, while curtailing emissions.

European carp and extensive irrigation practices have had adverse impact on the native fish population over the last forty years, and restocking programs have been undertaken, mainly by volunteers, to ensure the survival of the native fish population.

Rangelands are also managed principally with extensive practices such as managed livestock grazing and prescribed fire rather than more intensive agricultural practices of seeding, irrigation, and the use of fertilizers.

Salinity management in the Murray-Darling Basin has included investment in salt interception schemes, rehabilitation of irrigation areas, and programs to educate landholders and irrigators on better practices

With that support, he was able to begin developing and improving a variety of medical and surgical practices including improving anesthetic techniques, and perfecting abdominal irrigation.

Irrigation practices such as flood irrigation and sprinkler irrigation can result in applied water in excess of the infiltration rate of the soil.