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.
