Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: The article assesses soil formation potential of several factors allocated on Zmiiny island, particularly the climate and atmospheric conditions of the territory, the solid silicate rocks from the island's surface, and the biological factors of soil formation. This assessment derives from analysis of the natural soil formation factors of Zmiiny island, their geo-genetic specifications and role in soil formation. The biological factor is crucial in formation of the uncommonly rich in humus (10–15 % of humus and more) and NPK rich chornozem soils which possess tendency to increase their chornozem properties and profile depth with time. Key words: Zmiiny island, soil formation potential of the natural soil formation factors.
Authors: Yaroslav Bilanchyn, Iryna Leonidova
Institution: Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2995019733