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The C/N ratio represents the proportion of carbon to nitrogen in organic matter. It influences decomposition rates and nutrient availability. A lower C/N ratio promotes rapid ...
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Soluble carbonates contribute to soil alkalinity and act as a pH buffer. They play a role in nutrient availability, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, but excessive c...
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Primary cementing material containing Carbonates
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Nature of mineral concentration with Carbonates (calcareous)
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Nature of mineral concentration with Carbonates–silica
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Primary cementing material containing Carbonates–silica
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Crop code for Cassava from Roots and tubers class
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CEC measures the soil’s ability to hold and exchange positively charged ions (cations). It is a critical indicator of soil fertility, as higher CEC values imply greater capaci...
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ECEC is the sum of exchangeable cations in soil at its natural pH. It provides a measure of the soil’s fertility under acidic conditions, as it considers both base cations and...
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Cemented mass cannot be broken in the hands and is continuous (more than 90 percent of soil mass).
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Elongated voids of faunal or floral origin, mostly tubular in shape and continuous, varying strongly in diameter. When wider than a few centimetres (burrow holes), they are mo...
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Soluble Chloride anions accumulated in the soil. A contributor to soil salinisation.
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Crop code for Citrus from Fruits and melons class
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Primary cementing material containing Clay
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Very fine mineral particles smaller than 2 µm
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Nature of mineral concentration with Clay (argillaceous)
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Clay carbonate refers to clay particles that are associated with or contain carbonate minerals, particularly calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). These carbonates are typically present ...