ISSN:
1573-5036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary A study was made of soil factors controlling the distribution of five species from a serpentine flora in the Dun Mountain area, South Island, New Zealand. Samples of soil were taken from sites of each of the species and each sample was analysed for calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, magnesium, manganese, nickel, potassium, and zinc. On the basis of the species growing on them, the soil samples were divided into five groups: group 1,Pimelea suteri; group 2,Myosotis monroi; group 3,Hebe odora; group 4,Cassinia vauvilliersii- group 5,Leptospermum scoparium. Discriminant analysis was used to characterise each group of soils on the basis of chemical composition. The results showed that the two endemic plants (P. suteri andM. monroi) were much more commonly found in localities of highest magnesium concentration. These two species were strongly differentiated by the potassium and copper levels in their soils. No strong elemental discrimination was found among the non-endemic species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02186981
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