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The ammoniacal nitrogen of peats and humus soils. Part II

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

J. C. B. Ellis  and
C. G. T. Morison
J. C. B. Ellis
Affiliation:
(School of Rural Economy, Oxford.)
C. G. T. Morison
Affiliation:
(School of Rural Economy, Oxford.)
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1. When a peat, as obtained from the bog, is dried, considerable changes occur in the amount of ammoniacal nitrogen removable by distillation with magnesia under reduced pressure.

2. Removal of water causes a relative increase in the amount of ammonia extractable by water. This is due to a reduction in the absorptive colloidal properties of the peat.

3. A partial recovery in the absorptive power takes place on prolonged contact with water.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , April 1928 , pp. 346 - 349
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1928

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References

page 346 note 1 Morison, and Ellis, , vol. VIII, pt. I, p. 1.Google Scholar