| Author | Gagnon, Z.E. & Glime, J.M. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | The pH-lowering ability of Sphagnum magellanicum Brid. |
| Type | Paper |
| Source | Journal of Bryology Vol 17 (1): 47-57. |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | The pH lowering capabilities of Sphagnum come from cation exchange (eg Mg++, Ca++, K+ being replaced by H+) and are not due to organic acids in the plant. |
| Website url | www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/jbr.1992.17.1.47 |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Sphagnum | bog mosses | Plantae: Sphagnales: Sphagnaceae | |
| Current | Sphagnum magellanicum s.l. | magellanic bog-moss | Plantae: Sphagnales: Sphagnaceae |
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