- Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences
- Volume:7 Issue:9
- A Research on Some Properties of the Soils on Bursa Area
A Research on Some Properties of the Soils on Bursa Area
Authors : Mehmet Şahin, Ebülent Hekimbaşi
Pages : 171-183
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Publication Date : 1995-08-15
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :This research was conducted on the soils of Bursa area which has moderate and semihumid climatic conditions. Two soil profiles were described and nine representative soil samples were taken from the horizons. Some physical and chemical properties of the samples were determined. Dominant soil forming processes were observed as calcification, weak podsolization eluviation and illuviation. The amount of available phosphorous is insufficient for profile 1 (18.3 ppm in 0-25 cm) while it is sufficient for profile 2 (32.7 ppm in 0-20 cm) moreover both profiles are poor in extractable potassium. Therefore it is advisable to apply potassium fertilizers in the area.Keywords : BURSA, TOPRAK, BİR ARAŞTIRMA