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Soil as the source of trace elements.

T S West

    Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences
    |August 14, 1981
    PubMed
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    Parent rock type dictates soil trace element composition. Soil weathering and organic matter influence the availability of these essential elements for plant uptake.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geochemistry
    • Soil Science
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Parent rock composition is the primary determinant of soil trace element content.
    • Igneous rocks (ultrabasic, basic, acidic) incorporate different trace elements during solidification.
    • Rock weathering and biological processes contribute to soil formation and trace element distribution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explain the origin and distribution of trace elements in soils.
    • To discuss factors influencing the plant availability of soil trace elements.
    • To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary research in soil science.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of trace element incorporation during rock formation.
    • Examination of soil formation processes (weathering, biological activity, humification).

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  • Evaluation of factors affecting trace element availability (soil pH, redox, organic matter).

    • Main Results:

    • Ultrabasic/basic rocks enrich soils with Co, Ni, Zn, Cr; acidic rocks with Ba, Pb.
    • Cu, Mn, B, Mo, and Se show more even distribution.
    • Trace element availability to plants is governed by soil properties like pH, drainage, and organic matter.

    Conclusions:

    • Soil trace element profiles are directly linked to parent geology.
    • Understanding soil chemistry and biological interactions is crucial for plant nutrition.
    • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for advancing soil science and addressing elemental deficiencies.