Texture modifies water transport of nutrient ions in coastal plain soils

Eugene Shoulders; R. Sommers

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Texture modifies water transport of nutrient ions in coastal plain soils

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Authors:

Eugene Shoulders, R. Sommers

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

FS

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Abstract

Downward displacement of ions by water through loamy sand, sandy loams, and loam topsoils increased as texture became sandier but was adequate in all soils to ensure that nutrients will be accessible to feeder roots in established pine plantations..

Citation

Shoulders, E., Sommers, R.A. 1981. Texture modifies water transport of nutrient ions in coastal plain soils. Research Paper SO-175. New Orleans, LA: USDA-Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 6 p.