The role of N transformations in the formation of acidic subsurface layers in stock urine patches

Australian Journal of Soil Research

Volumn 42, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 221-230

  Condon, J R ^a   Black, A S ^a   Conyers, M K ^b  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b NSW DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Acidification; H+ budget; Nitrification; Soil pH; Urea

Indexed keywords

ACIDITY; CELL IMMOBILIZATION; HYDROLYSIS; NITROGEN; PH EFFECTS; SOLUTIONS; UREA;

ACIDIFICATION; GLASSHOUSE STUDY;

SOILS;

ACIDIFICATION; NITRIFICATION; PH; SOIL CHEMISTRY; URINE;

EID: 2342483148     PISSN: 00049573     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/SR03109     Document Type: Article

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