ISHS Acta Horticulturae 238: Symposium on Substrates in Horticulture other than Soils in situ
DISTRIBUTION AND HORTICULTURAL VALUES OF THE PEATS IN ANATOLIA |
| Authors: | G. Çayci, Y. Ataman, I. ünver, N. Munsuz |
| Abstract:
Organic matter accumulation in Anatolia has been very limited mainly because of the climatic conditions. The general sequence of a hot, dry summer after a rainy, cool winter has encouraged its mineralization process. Few expectional areas located on southeastern coast of Black Sea where annual precipitation is over 2 m, and on poorly drained random marshes a couple of lagoons at their eutropic stage were dealt with. In this pioneering research study in Turkey, 16 locations were identified with field surveys. Peat samples were taken from 4 depth at every 20 cm for laboratory studies. In addition to the determination of main physical and chemical properties, moisture retention characteristics of three fractions (0-2 mm, 2-6.35 mm and larger than 6.35 mm) of peat samples were ascertained. Peatlands occupy about 240 sqkm area in Turkey. Necessary conservation practices and amendment measures were discussed. | |
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