Bäumler R (1994)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 1994
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Pages Range: 211-217
DOI: 10.1097/00010694-199409000-00007
Soils developed from mica schist in Eastern Nepal (The Himalayas) were investigated. All soil horizons were characterized by high organic carbon and extractable aluminum contents. Chemical and physical analyses indicated andic soil properties. No short-range order minerals could be detected. It is assumed that aluminum is linked to the organic matter, which leads to insolubilization and stabilization of the organic material against microbial degradation. The formation of Al-humus complexes instead of short-range order minerals is preferred if enough Al and water-soluble organic compounds are present. Al-humus complexes are considered responsible for the formation of Andisols from nonvolcanic parent material. The soil is classified as Dystric Haplustand, medial, mesic (US Soil Taxonomy). Copyright © 1994 by Williams & Wilkins.
APA:
Bäumler, R. (1994). Characterization of Andisols developed from nonvolcanic material in Eastern Nepal. Soil Science, 211-217. https://doi.org/10.1097/00010694-199409000-00007
MLA:
Bäumler, Rupert. "Characterization of Andisols developed from nonvolcanic material in Eastern Nepal." Soil Science (1994): 211-217.
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