Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 2:45 PM
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Evaluating Morphological Terms for Consistently Describing Gypsum in Order to Propose Revisions to the Soil Survey Manual and Soil Taxonomy.

Thomas Reedy and Nelson A. Rolong. USDA-NRCS, 100 Centennial Mall North, Federal Building, Room 152, Lincoln, NE 68508

The NCSS Working Group on Morphology and Classification is charged with identifying gypsum morphology and soil classification issues related to mapping and interpreting soils with gypsum.  This presentation summarizes what we know to date, presents key questions, and explores ways to meet the needs of soil scientists currently mapping soils with gypsum.

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