The role of termites in soil formation in the tropical semi-deciduous forest zone, Ghana

Auteurs :
AWADZI, T.W.
COBBLAH, M.A.
BREUNING-MADSEN, H.

Description :
The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the role of termites as soil forming agent in the tropical semi-deciduous forest. This is done by describing soil profiles, and by analysing soil samples from the soil profiles as well as soil material deposited by termites in the logs, fallen branches and twigs.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geografisk tidsskrift, issn : 0016-7223, 2004, vol. 104, n°. 2, p. 27-34, nombre de pages : 8, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 18 ref.

Date :
2004

Editeur :
Pays édition : Danemark, København, Kongelige danske geografiske selskab