soil map units where 38C Nasegai is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Viti Levu, Vanua Levu |
Landscape position | Plateau in the lowlands and foothills |
Soil parent material | basic and intermediate rocks |
Slope | Easy rolling (8-11°). Smooth microrelief. |
Surface outcrops | No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 0-28cm friable to firm clay loam. 28-60cm firm clay. 60-80cm firm clay loam. 80-125cm very firm weathered in situ rock. |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <80cm. Weathered rock at about 80cm. |
Soil pH (acidity) | 0-80cm extremely acid. |
Salinity | Non saline. |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). |
Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
Soil drainage | Well drained. |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |