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Linau Series

Soil developed on potential acid sulfate marine clay soil; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2); clay; massive; sticky; shallow (0-50 cm) to sulfidic layer; very poorly drained; occur on flat area; cation exchange capacity 25-30 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; sulfidic diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in West-Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Thionic Fluvisols

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Sulfic Endoaquents

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

Suitable for paddy and sago.

Linau