An interpretation of the cause of water-repellent sandy soils found in citrus groves of central Florida

Wander IW. 1949. An interpretation of the cause of water-repellent sandy soils found in citrus groves of central Florida. Science. 110(2856):299-300

...From this and other corollary information, it has been concluded that it is the formation of a water-repellent coating of metallic soaps on the soil particles (98% silica) that causes the water-repellent property foung in many Florida soils. The source and identity of the particular fatty acids involved have yet been determined.

Type
Journal Article
Authors
Wander, I.
Units
SODN
Keywords
Florida, Soil Science

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