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tropical soils are acidic and depleted in weatherable minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, essential for plants. Many lowland forests are limited by a lack of phosphorus, or sometimes calcium and magnesium; others, on spodosols (periodically-flooded sands) seem to be limited by low nitrogen levels. But plant growth is dependent upon the presence and interactions of many nutrients. To add to the intricacy of the situation, the presence - or limitation - of one mineral may affect the uptake and metabolism of others. For instance, the ability of leguminous trees to "fix" atmospheric nitrogen and convert it to nitrates and nitrites may be compromised by deficiencies in iron, molybdenum and/or calcium. Because there are so many types of tropical soils, and their mineral profiles are so complex, not a great deal is known about them.
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∙ 6y agoMany tropical soils are acidic and depleted in weatherable minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, essential for plants.Many lowland forests are limited by a lack of phosphorus, or sometimes calcium and magnesium; others, on spodosols seem to be limited by low nitrogen levels.
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What are the soil conditions in the tropical rainforet?
The soil in the tropical rainforest is poor and thin.
Why is a soil profile in a tropical rain forest different from desert?
in a tropical rainforest the soil is darker than the soil in the desert the soil is lighter
How would the soil in a tropical rainforest be different from the soil in a tropical forest that has a wet season and a dry season?
Unlike soil in a tropical forest, the humus layer of the rain forest soil is very thin.
What is the best climate for soil?
Tropical climates are known for their rich soil.
How is the soil in the tropical rainforest?
i don't know the answer to this question but I think that the dry soil In the tropical rainforest is really dry and you cant plant roots there.
What are the soil conditions in the tropical rainforet?
The soil in the tropical rainforest is poor and thin.
Why is a soil profile in a tropical rain forest different from desert?
in a tropical rainforest the soil is darker than the soil in the desert the soil is lighter
What kind of soil does a tropical soil have?
The kind of soil that the tropical has is moist because whenever it rains the soil gets wet and that becomes moist.
How would the soil in a tropical rainforest be different from the soil in a tropical forest that has a wet season and a dry season?
Unlike soil in a tropical forest, the humus layer of the rain forest soil is very thin.
What type of soil can be found in a tropical rain forest?
black soil
What is the best climate for soil?
Tropical climates are known for their rich soil.
How is the soil in the tropical rainforest?
i don't know the answer to this question but I think that the dry soil In the tropical rainforest is really dry and you cant plant roots there.
Costa Rica tropical rainforest soil type?
rich volcanic soil
What best describes the soil in tropical rainforests?
Actually they lack soil horizons.
Soil in tropical climates are often?
damp
What is another name for tropical soil?
Kaolinite
Which biome has poor soil?
Tropical Rainforest
