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Sedu Series

Soil developed on acid sulfate marine clay soil; dark brown (7.5YR 3/2, 3/, 3/4) to brown (10YR 4/3, 5/3); common jarosite (2.5Y 6/6, 6/8, 7/6, 7/8, 8/6, 8/8) mottles; clay; moderate, coarse subangular blocky to prismatic; sticky and plastic; shallow to acid sulfate layer pH < 3.5; poorly drained; occurs on flat terrain; cation exchange capacity 20-25 cmol(+) per kg soil ; low base saturation ; sulfuric diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in West-Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1990:
Thionic Fluvisol

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Typic Sulfaquept

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

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

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