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