New aspects of the so-called acid Sands soils of southern Nigeria

Abstract

Some chemical and physical properties of the acid sandy soils of Southern Nigeria were studied. There were differences among the soils as a result of varied stages of development and consequently degree of leaching. In these soils it was found that there were significant relationships between the C and N contents in the soil with the amounts of annual rainfall in an area, consequently there were positive correlations with soil properties that are dependent on precipitation.