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Jabil Series

Soil developed on recent alluvial soil; light gray (10YR 7/1, 7/2) to light brownish gray (10YR 6/2); common yellowish brown (10YR 5/6, 5/8), dark brown (7.5YR 5/6, 5/8) and red (2.5YR 4/6) mottles; clay to heavy clay; moderate, medium angular and subangular blocky; firm; deep; poorly drained; occurs on flat to undulating terrain; cation exchange capacity <5 cmol (+) per kg soil; low base saturation; cambic diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in Peninsular Malaysia

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Dystric Fluvisol

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1975:
Clayey, koalinitic, isohyperthermic, Typic Endoaquepts

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

Suitable for paddy and sago; marginally suitable for short-term crops.

Jabil