| Main Title |
Effects of Acid Precipitation on Microbiological and Chemical Parameters in Soils: The Florida Experience. |
| Author |
Bitton, G. ;
Volk, B. G. ;
Graetz, D. A. ;
Byers, G. E. ;
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| CORP Author |
Florida Univ., Gainesville.;Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Year Published |
1983 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/D-86/162; |
| Stock Number |
PB86-230869 |
| Additional Subjects |
Soil microbiology ;
Acidification ;
Air pollution ;
Water pollution ;
Irrigation ;
Enzymes ;
pH ;
Nitrification ;
Leaching ;
Calcium ;
Magnesium ;
Ions ;
Sites ;
Respiration ;
Acid precipitation
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
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Last
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| NTIS |
PB86-230869 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
16p |
| Abstract |
The effects of acid precipitation on microbiological and chemical parameters in soils were investigated under field conditions. The study site consisted of three transects, each including three 75 sq. m. plots. One transect served as a control, the second one was irrigated with acid rain at pH 3.7 and the third one received acid rain at pH 3.0. Acid rain did not significantly alter enzyme activity, except for protease activity which increased at pH 3.0. Soil respiration was not significantly altered by acid treatment. However, nitrification rate was significantly reduced by acid precipitation at 3.7 and 3.0. Acid rain did also lead to substantial leaching of divalent cations such as Ca2, and Mg2 but did not affect the transport pattern of monovalent cations such as K+. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Developments of Ecology and Environmental Quality, v2 p177-189 1983. Sponsored by Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
c1983 |
| Category Codes |
8M; 68A; 68D; 48E |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/02 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
628225935 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
