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Hutan Series

Soil developed on sub-recent alluvial soil; light gray (10YR 7/1, 7/2) to light brownish gray (10YR 6/2); many red plinthite (2.5YR 4/6); clay; moderate; medium to coarse subangular and angular blocky; slightly firm; deep; somewhat poorly drained; occurs on flat to undulating terrain; cation exchange capacity 10-15 cmol (+) per kg soil; low base saturation; argillic diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in Peninsular Malaysia

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Gleyic Acrisols

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1975:
Fine, mixed, Plinthic Paleaquults

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

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

Hutan