Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak
Problem statement: Despite few studies of forest health and environmental conditions of mangrove forest in Sarawak, the data was not sufficient to facilitate baseline data and direct comparison of mangrove forest health obtained for different location of mangrove forest in Sarawak. On this regard, d...
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| author | Rambok, Empi Gandaseca, Seca Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad |
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| description | Problem statement: Despite few studies of forest health and environmental conditions of mangrove forest in Sarawak, the data was not sufficient to facilitate baseline data and direct comparison of mangrove forest health obtained for different location of mangrove forest in Sarawak. On this regard, determination of contemporary mangrove soil condition was essential to addressing mangrove forest for forest health, carbon storage and environmental balance. The study attempts to obtained preliminary database of mangrove forest soil chemical properties and to compare the forest health from two different mangrove forest locations. Approach: Mangrove soil samples were taken from Miri and Limbang Division of Sarawak at 0-30 cm depth. Selected soil chemical properties were determined and data obtained were analyzed using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Version 9.2. Results: The soil acidity, total N, total P, CEC and humic acid of both locations were significantly different while in terms of total carbon and organic matter were similar. Conclusion: Regional diversity has significant effects the soil acidity, total N, total P, CEC and yield of the study areas. Data obtained can be useful for further study of carbon stock and nutrient content. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-137012017-12-06T02:35:55Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13701/ Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak Rambok, Empi Gandaseca, Seca Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad Problem statement: Despite few studies of forest health and environmental conditions of mangrove forest in Sarawak, the data was not sufficient to facilitate baseline data and direct comparison of mangrove forest health obtained for different location of mangrove forest in Sarawak. On this regard, determination of contemporary mangrove soil condition was essential to addressing mangrove forest for forest health, carbon storage and environmental balance. The study attempts to obtained preliminary database of mangrove forest soil chemical properties and to compare the forest health from two different mangrove forest locations. Approach: Mangrove soil samples were taken from Miri and Limbang Division of Sarawak at 0-30 cm depth. Selected soil chemical properties were determined and data obtained were analyzed using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Version 9.2. Results: The soil acidity, total N, total P, CEC and humic acid of both locations were significantly different while in terms of total carbon and organic matter were similar. Conclusion: Regional diversity has significant effects the soil acidity, total N, total P, CEC and yield of the study areas. Data obtained can be useful for further study of carbon stock and nutrient content. Science Publications 2010 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13701/1/ajessp.2010.438.441.pdf Rambok, Empi and Gandaseca, Seca and Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna and Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad (2010) Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak. American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 6 (5). pp. 438-441. ISSN 1553-345X; ESSN: 1558-3910 http://www.thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajessp.2010.438.441 10.3844/ajessp.2010.438.441 |
| spellingShingle | Rambok, Empi Gandaseca, Seca Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak |
| title | Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak |
| title_full | Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak |
| title_short | Comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in Sarawak |
| title_sort | comparison of selected soil chemical properties of two different mangrove forests in sarawak |
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