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The properties and genesis of four middle altitude dystrandepts from Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Author:
Loganathan, Paripurnananda
Title:
The properties and genesis of four middle altitude dystrandepts from Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Year:
1967
Volume:
M.S.
Pages:
vii, 120 l.
Subject:
Soils Hawaii Island Soils analysis Soils Mauna Kea
Summary:
The sequence of soils under study was obtained from the northern slopes of Mauna Kea. In this sequence of soils the only important variable factor is climate. All soils are derived from volcanic ash; thus the parent material is fairly constant. All soils are in similar slopes and aspects without any water table influence. The Hydrol Humic Latosols on which sugar is grown have received much study, but the soils of higher elevations have not been studied extensively. The objectives of this research are to characterize the soils; study the effect of rainfall and temperature on soil formation; and examine and modify the classification of andepts.
Collection:
Monographs