Variations in chemical and physical properties of Amazon forest soils in relation to their genesis

Variations in chemical and physical properties of Amazon forest soils in relation to their genesis

Soil samples were collected in six South American countries in a total of 71 different 1 ha forest plots across the Amazon Basin as part of the RAINFOR project. They were analysed for total and exchangeable cations, C, N, pH with various P fractions also determined. Physical properties were also exa...

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Main Authors: C. A. Quesada, J. Lloyd, M. Schwarz, S. Patiño, T. R. Baker, C. Czimczik, N. M. Fyllas, L. Martinelli, G. B. Nardoto, J. Schmerler, A. J. B. Santos, M. G. Hodnett, R. Herrera, F. J. Luizão, A. Arneth, G. Lloyd, N. Dezzeo, I. Hilke, I. Kuhlmann, M. Raessler, W. A. Brand, H. Geilmann, J. O. Moraes Filho, F. P. Carvalho, R. N. Araujo Filho, J. E. Chaves, O. F. Cruz Junior, T. P. Pimentel, R. Paiva
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Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-05-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/7/1515/2010/bg-7-1515-2010.pdf

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