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This document is about the characteristics and management of muck soils used in Florida sugarcane production. It outlines the formation, classification, and nutrient dynamics of organic soils in the Everglades Agricultural Area, with emphasis on nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrient availability. The publication also discusses soil subsidence, mineralization processes, and fertilizer recommendations tailored to the unique properties of these soils.
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Anderson, D.L. 1990. A Review: Soils, nutrition, and fertility practices of the Florida sugarcane industry. Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Fla. 49:78-87.
Lucas, R.E. 1982. Organic Soils (Histosols): Formation, Distribution, Physical and Chemical Properties and Management for Crop Production.
Crop Soil Sci. Dept., Michigan State University, Agr. Exp. Stn. Series Res. Rep. 435. 77 pp.
Porter, P.S. and C.A. Sanchez. 1994. Nitrogen in Organic Soils of the EAA. In Bottcher, and Izuno (eds.). Everglades Agricultural Area. Water, Soil,
Crop and Environmental Management. University Press of Florida. 318 pp.
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