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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Geologist |
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| Title: | Soils in the making: Do you know a podsol when you see one? |
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| Source: | The Agrostologist. Vol. 1, No. 4, Autumn 1937, p. VII-X [7-10]. |
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| Publishing Information: | London: Evans and Lewis |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Characteristics; Clay soils; Drought resistance; Chemical composition; Podzols; Soil formation; Soil properties
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the formation of soil from rocks and the characteristics of rock minerals. Describes how "frost...causes rock decay" and detailing how "chemical agencies soon get to work on the pulverised material." Addresses the presence of minerals, organic matter, and clay in soil. Indicates that the presence of clay in soil helps "withstand droughts," detailing the process by which this is possible. Explains the effect that heavy rainfall has on clay and how podsols form. Briefly highlights the benefits and maintenance practices of podsols. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Geologist. 1937. Soils in the making: Do you know a podsol when you see one?. Agrostologist. 1(4):p. VII-X [7-10]. |
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