Tai Tak Series
Soil developed on granite; reddish yellow (7.5YR 6/6, 6/8) to brownish yellow (10YR 6/6, 6/8); fine sandy clay; weak to moderate, fine to medium subangular blocky; friable; deep; well drained; occur on rolling to hilly terrains; cation exchange capacity <5 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 1975:
Fine, kaolinitic, isohyperthermic, Typic Paleudults
Soil Suitability Class
| Undulating terrain >2 - 6 degree (>4 - 12%) | : | 2n |
| Rolling terrain >6 - 12 degree (>12 - 23%) | : | 2gn |
| Hilly terrain >12 - 20 degree (>23 - 38%) | : | 3g(n) |
| Very hilly terrain >20 - 25 degree (>38 - 48%) | : | 3G(n) |
| Steep terrain >25 - 30 degree (>48% - 58%) | : | 5G |
| Very steep terrain >30 degree (>58%) | : | 5GG |
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Suitable for most perennial crops; short-term crops are suitable on undulating terrain but marginally suitable on rolling terrain.
