The proximate analysis of the organic constituents in north-east scottish soils, with some notes on the methods
- 1 April 1938
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in The Journal of Agricultural Science
- Vol. 28 (2) , 324-340
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600050693
Abstract
1. The proximate analysis has been made of several profiles from the north-east of Scotland, these including Scots pine, beech, birch andCallunaheath.2. The system of proximate analysis proposed by Waksman has been used as a basis for the investigation, but various modifications have been introduced, e.g. sugar and cellulose determinations, with a view to obtaining greater accuracy.3. Although a restricted number of profiles has been investigated, the results indicate that these may be divided into two groups, viz. raw humus and mull types, according to the manner in which the various fractions have been decomposed.Keywords
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