Geomorphology and soils of Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Victor  B. Asio,; Jan  Grenz,; Sandra  Zukunft,

Geomorphology and soils of Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Jan Grenz | Sandra Zukunft | Victor B. Asio

Abstract:

Grenz J.,S. Zukunff and V.B. Asio. 1999. Geomorphology and soils of Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines. Ann. Trop. Res. 21:1-8. The island of Apid was most probably formed during the Upper Pleistocene as a barrier reef resting on volcanic rock. Two main types of soil can be found there: Rendzic Leptosols in the rocky interior and Arenosols on the sandy beach. Soil samples taken on the island showed low nutrient contents and a very low capacity to store plantavailable water. Therefore, conditions for agricultural land-use are not very favorable.

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