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Gleysolic soils of Canada: Genesis, distribution, and classification.
- Source :
- Canadian Journal of Soil Science; Oct2011, Vol. 91 Issue 5, p763-779, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article discusses the origin, distribution and classification of Gleysolic soils in Canada. It says that the Gleysolic soils are found throughout the country and Gleysolic Order includes soils with morphologic features such as gley features. It mentions that the soils are considered to be highly fertile agricultural land and significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions due to its high levels of denitrification and methanogenesis.
- Subjects :
- SOIL classification
MORPHOLOGY
ARABLE land
GREENHOUSE gas mitigation
DENITRIFICATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00084271
- Volume :
- 91
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of Soil Science
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 70444762
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4141/CJSS10030