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Author(s):McMaugh, Peter
Author Affiliation:Australia's Renowned Turf Management Specialist
Title:What do soil test numbers mean?
Column Name:Ask the expert
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Section:Nutrition and soils
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Source:Turf Craft International. Vol. 87, November/December 2002, p. 20-21.
Publishing Information:Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Agricultural Publishers Pty. Ltd.
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Soil testing; Physical properties of soil; Chemical properties of soil; Cation exchange capacity
Abstract/Contents:Explains several types of soil analyses and what ideal numbers for these are. Among the tests mentioned are pH, EC (electrical conductivity), E:CEC. and ca/Mg tests. Specifically stresses the CEC (cation exchange capacity) as an important test to understand. Discusses "cation ranges as a % of CEC" for Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), and Sodium (Na).
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
McMaugh, P. 2002. What do soil test numbers mean?. Turf Craft Int. 87:p. 20-21.
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