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Humus Index: An Integrated Tool for the Assessment of Forest Floor and Topsoil Properties.

Authors :
Ponge, Jean-François
Chevalier, Richard
Loussot, Philippe
Source :
Soil Science Society of America Journal. Nov/Dec2002, Vol. 66 Issue 6, p1996. 6p. 1 Chart, 7 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Recommends humus index as an integrated tool for the assessment of forest floor and topsoil properties. Correlation between the index and various morphological and chemical variables describing forest floors and topsoil profiles; Potential application in bulk assessment of organic matter accumulation.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HUMUS
*SOIL science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03615995
Volume :
66
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Soil Science Society of America Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8703027