2023 Undergraduate Research Showcase
Title
The Effect of Irrigation on Soil Carbonates in Kimberly, Idaho
Document Type
Student Presentation
Presentation Date
4-21-2023
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Jen Pierce
Abstract
Carbonates in a soil profile can be the result of precipitation dissolving CO2 in the atmosphere with forms a weak acid, bicarbonate, that then reacts with calcium in the soil. Bicarbonate can also be introduced into a soil profile from groundwater which also reacts and forms Calcium Carbonate. These soil carbonates are an important component of soil chemistry. They play a key part in regulating pH, nutrient availability, and the water-holding capacity in soils. My poster will show how these soil carbonates are affected by irrigation and highlight the importance of understanding the spatial distribution of soil carbonates.
Recommended Citation
Welle, Robert; Pierce, Jen; Huber, David; Hanif, Tanzila; and Ghahremani, Zahra, "The Effect of Irrigation on Soil Carbonates in Kimberly, Idaho" (2023). 2023 Undergraduate Research Showcase. 63.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/under_showcase_2023/63