Soil suitability for hardwoods in Coastal Plains

W. M. Broadfoot; J. S. McKnight

Soil suitability for hardwoods in Coastal Plains

Informally Refereed

Authors:

W. M. Broadfoot, J. S. McKnight

Year:

1962

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Mississippi Farm Research 25(2):6

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Abstract

The Coastal Plain soil area occupies the major portion of Mississippi east of the Delta and Loess areas. In general, the soils are sandy, acid, and lacking in natural fertility, but on the alluvial soils moisture and drainage relations appear sufficient to support good growth of some tree species.

Citation

Broadfoot, W. M.; McKnight, J. S. 1962. Soil suitability for hardwoods in Coastal Plains. Mississippi Farm Research 25(2):6.