Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Pedological Similarities in Different Soil Formations
Abstract
The main goal of this study is to determine relationships between soils formed on ne alluvial depozit, marl and basalt parent materials and different elevations by taking into consideration of pedologic properties using multivariate statistical analyses according to their physico-chemical characteristics. This research was carried out in SAMMEY farm state area located in Ondokuz Mayis district of Samsun province. Cluster analysis and multi dimentional scaling known as multivariate statistical analyses were used to determine similarity soils classi ed as Typic Haplustept, Typic Calciustept ve Leptic Hapulustert. According to cluster method, horizons belonging to Leptic Hapulustert and Typic Calciustept and C horizon of Typic Haplustept were determined to be similar. On the other hand, other horizons of Typic Haplustept were found different from horizons of Leptic Hapulustert and Typic Calciustept. In addition, the same results were obtained from using these multivariate statistical analysis methods. Besides, Clay, CEC, sand, silty, and available Fe of soils were determined to be the most signi cant physico- chemical soil properties by taking into consideration of their similarities in multi dimentional scaling method.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 30, 2013
Submission Date
April 22, 2013
Acceptance Date
July 21, 2013
Published in Issue
Year 2013 Volume: 3 Number: 3