Tersat Series
Soil developed on granite. strong brown (7.5YR 4/6, 5/6, 5/8); clay; moderate, medium to coarse subangular blocky; friable; deep; somewhat excessively drained; occur on undulating to steep terrains; cation exchange capacity < 5cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; oxic diagnostic horizon.
Occurrence
Common soils occur in east part of Peninsular Malaysia.
Soil Classification
FAO Unesco Legend 1990:
Xanthic Ferralsol
USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, kaolinitic, Typic Hapludox
Soil Suitability Class
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Marginally suitable for most crops; short-term crops are unsuitable on hilly to steep terrain.
