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A Comparative Study of Soil Quality in Habitats of Drosera (Sundew) and Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants)
Organization(s):Wichienmatu
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Miss Sirada Klinpet Miss Kankanit Klinpet Miss Natsupha Yongstar
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Member(s):Kwanjai Karnchanasrimek
Contributors:Mrs. Kwanjai Kanjanasrimeak Mrs. Saruta Chuaydu
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Soil pH, Soil Moisture - SMAP Block Pattern, Soil Moisture - Gravimetric
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2026-01-30
This environmental science research, titled "A Comparative Study of Soil Quality in Habitats of Drosera (Sundew) and Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants)," aimed to: 1) compare soil structure, 2) compare soil moisture levels, 3) compare soil pH values (acidity-alkalinity), and 4) compare light intensity in areas where these carnivorous plants grow.
The methodology involved analyzing soil structure, moisture, pH, and light intensity at the designated sites. The study found that the soil structure in both habitats consisted of granular aggregates. Furthermore, the results indicated that the habitats of Drosera exhibited higher soil moisture and light intensity compared to those of Nepenthes. However, the soil pH in the Drosera habitats was lower than that found in the Nepenthes habitats.