Table 4.

Results of beta regression analysis evaluating relationships between percent cover of native marsh vegetation and measured soil properties. Data from 1.77 m and 2.07 m elevations combined.

Variabledfχ2p
Soil salinity (ppt)17.0730.008
Water content (%)13.0290.082
Bulk density (g/cm3)10.1540.695
Organic matter (%)10.0120.913
Total nitrogen (%)12.4560.117