Geoecological alteration of surface soils by the Hawaiian silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense DC.) in Haleakala's crater, Maui
- Author:
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Perez, Francisco L.
- Title:
- Geoecological alteration of surface soils by the Hawaiian silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense DC.) in Haleakala's crater, Maui
- Periodical:
- Plant Ecology
- Year:
- 2001
- Volume:
- 157
- Pages:
- 215-233
- Subject:
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Silverswords Haleakala
Argyroxiphium sandwicense ssp. Macrocephalum
Soils Haleakala
Soils analysis
Volcanic ash, tuff, etc.
- Summary:
- Surface soil samples were collected around silverswords on Haleakala. Several physical and chemical properties were investigated. Litter addition below silverswords increases the C and N content, C/N ratios, and nutrient levels of the soil thus provides a nutrient-rich, water-retaining substrate more suitable for seedling establishment.
- Label:
- Silverswords
- Date:
- December 2001
- Collection:
- Periodicals