Note on the Water Characteristics and Mineralogy of a Soil Containing Diagnostic Pumice.

Abstract

Soil samples from Hoskins, New Britain, containing diagnostic pumice were analyzed. While allophane was found in the samples, its high silicon content suggests it would not adsorb phosphate strongly. The amount of water held by the soil that would be readily available to plants is unusually large. It is suggested this will buffer the effect of uneven rainfall distribution throughout the year.