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Morphology and characteristics of some acid sulphate soils in Kerala state

G.P. Bhargava, I. P. Abrol

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Acid sulphate soils, confined to the Malabar coast in south-western part of India, have developed under humid and tropical climate on the alluvium derived mainly from laterite and lateritic soils and occupy lagoons and similar lowlying geomorphic situations. The soils are generally rich in organic matter. Prolonged submergence from May to December due to heavy discharge from numerous rivers and streams is followed by sea water inundation during the subsequent lean months as a result of tidal cycles.

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Acid sulphate soils, confined to the Malabar coast in south-western part of India, have developed under humid and tropical climate on the alluvium derived mainly from laterite and lateritic soils and occupy lagoons and similar lowlying geomorphic situations. The soils are generally rich in organic matter. Prolonged submergence from May to December due to heavy discharge from numerous rivers and streams is followed by sea water inundation during the subsequent lean months as a result of tidal cycles.

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Acid sulphate soils, confined to the Malabar coast in south-western part of India, have developed under humid and tropical climate on the alluvium derived mainly from laterite and lateritic soils and occupy lagoons and similar lowlying geomorphic situations. The soils are generally rich in organic matter. Prolonged submergence from May to December due to heavy discharge from numerous rivers and streams is followed by sea water inundation during the subsequent lean months as a result of tidal cycles.

Key concepts: Laterite, Soil water, Alluvium, STREAMS, Organic matter, Alluvial soils, Hydrology (agriculture), Environmental science

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