Merbok Series
Soil developed on potential acid sulfate marine clay soil; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) to gray (5Y 5/1); few reddish brown (7.5YR 6/6) mottles; clay; weak, coarse subangular blocky; sticky and plastic; shallow to moderately deep; poorly drained; occurs on flat terrain; cation exchange capacity 25-30 cmol(+) per kg soil; sulfidic diagnostic horizon.
Occurrence
Common soils occur on West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Soil Classification
FAO Unesco Legend 1990:
Thionic Fluvisol
USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, acid, Sulfic Endoaquepts
Soil Suitability Class
Soil Limitations
Crop Suitability
Suitable for paddy and sago.
