Phosphorus fractionation in lowland tropical rainforest soils in central Panama

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

DIETER, D.

Dep. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Univ., Potsdam, Allemagne

ELSENBEER, H.

Dep. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Univ., Potsdam, Allemagne

Smithsonian Tropical research Inst., Ancón, Panama

TURNER, B.L.

Smithsonian Tropical research Inst., Ancón, Panama

Description :
Here the AA. report data from a reconnaissance survey of soil phosphorus fractions for contrasting soil types under lowland tropical forest on Barro Colorado Island, Republic of Panama. These soils have developed under uniform vegetation and climate, but on contrasting lithology and topography, so they are subject to distinct mineralogy and weathering regimes. By studying these soils, the AA. aimed to explore the extent to which soil phosphorus fractions and phosphorus availability vary with local-scale differences in lithology and topography.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 2010, vol. 82, n°. 2, p. 118-125, nombre de pages : 8, Références bibliographiques : 46 ref.

Date :
2010

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena

Langue :
Anglais