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Pelandok Series

Soil developed on sub-recent alluvial soil; yellowish (10YR 6/6); common reddish yellow (2.5YR 6/8); silty clay to clay loam; moderate; medium to coarse sub angular blocky; slightly firm; deep; imperfectly drained; occurs on flat to undulating terrain; cation exchange capacity 5-10 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; cambic diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in Peninsular Malaysia.

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Gleyic Cambisols

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Typic Endoaquepts

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

Marginally suitable for most perennial crops; short-term crops are suitable on flat terrain.

Pelandok