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Sabrang Series

Soil developed on marine clay soil; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2); many fine brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) and red (2.5YR 4/8) mottles; clay; moderate to weak, medium subangular blocky; friable; moderately deep; poorly drained to imperfectly drained; occurs on flat terrain; cation exchange capacity 15-20 cmol(+) per kg soil; low base saturation; no diagnostic horizon.

Occurrence

Common soils occur in West-Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Soil Classification

FAO Unesco Legend 1974:
Dystric Fluvisols

USDA Soil Taxonomy 1987:
Fine, mixed, Typic Endoaquepts

Soil Suitability Class


Soil Limitations


Crop Suitability

Suitable for short-term crops; marginally suitable for most perennial crops.

Sabrang