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Multivariate Statistical and GIS-Based Approach for the Identification of Mn and Ni Concentrations and Spatial Variability in Soils of a Humid Mediterranean Environment: La Rioja, Spain

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The goal of the present work was to increase our knowledge on the behavior of manganese and nickel in soil within a Mediterranean environment. The study assessed the concentration levels of Mn and Ni (heavy metals selected for their essential role in the development of plants) in 250 soil horizon samples within 125 soil profiles of undisturbed soils in La Rioja (Spain). The study was undertaken to investigate and predict Mn and Ni concentrations on a regional scale. The analysis of spatial distribution of the elements was found to be affected by the nature of bedrock and, to a lesser extent, the anthropogenic origin. The variation of vertical distributions can be related, first, to natural sources—mainly the bed rocks—and, second, to soil processes. The geographical distribution of soil Mn is important to agriculture, nutrition, and health. Soil Mn and Ni maps of the area were elaborated, using geostatistics and geographic information systems. Mapping of geographical distributions will be useful in future research to determine regional patterns of Mn and Ni bioavailability, Mn and Ni deficiencies, and the possible consequences of land disposal of Mn- and Ni-laden wastes.

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    Victoria Iñigo, Marisol Andrades, J. I. Alonso-Martirena & Alvaro Marín

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Iñigo, V., Andrades, M., Alonso-Martirena, J.I. et al. Multivariate Statistical and GIS-Based Approach for the Identification of Mn and Ni Concentrations and Spatial Variability in Soils of a Humid Mediterranean Environment: La Rioja, Spain. Water Air Soil Pollut 222, 271–284 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-011-0822-9

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