Investigation of Inorganic Factors in Soil Limiting the Growth of Sitka Spruce

Khalil, Nabeel Fadhil (1981) Investigation of Inorganic Factors in Soil Limiting the Growth of Sitka Spruce. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

High amounts of allophane as measured by the sodium fluoride test were found in the brown forest soils and B horizons of podzols developed on basalt and basalt till. High organic matter levels and phosphate retention in these soils were found to be due to their high allophane content.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Keywords: Inorganic chemistry, Soil sciences
• Date of Award: 1981
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1981-77167
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2020 09:17
• Last Modified: 14 Jan 2020 09:17
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/77167