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Tebok Series

Soil developed on sub-recent alluvial soil; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6, 6/8), clay; moderate, fine to medium subangular blocky; friable; deep; well drained; occur on flat to undulating terrain; cation exchange capacity 5-10 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; argillic diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in Peninsular Malaysia.

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Haplic Acrisols

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Typic Paleudults

Soil Suitability Class

Flat terrain 0 - 2 degree (0 - 4%) : 2n
Undulating terrain >2 - 6 degree (>4 - 12%) : 2n

Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

Suitable for most perennial crops; short-term crops are suitable on undulating terrain.

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