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definition : Exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) measures the proportion of sodium ions in the cation exchange complex. High ESP levels (>15%) indicate sodic soils, which are prone to poo...

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definition : Soluble Sodium cations accumulated in the soil. A contributor to soil salinisation.

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definition : Can be broken between forefinger and thumb nail

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definition : Soil mass is very weakly coherent and fragile; breaks to powder or individual grains under very slight pressure.

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definition : Differs from the surrounding soil mass in colour and composition but is not easily separated as a discrete body.

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definition : Soil augerings do no permit a comprehensive soil profile description. Augerings are made for routine soil observation and identification in soil mapping, and for that purpose ...

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definition : Soluble salts refer to dissolved salts in the soil solution, primarily composed of sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and sulfate ions. Excessive soluble salts cause salini...

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definition : Crop code for Sorghum from Cereals class

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definition : Crop code for Soybeans from Oilcrops class

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definition : Human Influence on landsacpe affected by sprinkler irrigation

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definition : 30–60 % of slope gradient

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definition : After pressure, soil material adheres to both thumb and finger and tends to stretch somewhat and pull apart rather than pulling free from either digit.

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definition : any content, but concentrated at a distinct depth of a horizon

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definition : Stones of coarse size 6cm–20cm

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definition : Rock fragments mainly stones of size from 60mm–200mm

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definition : Combination of stone and boulders

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definition : Aggregates are clearly observable in place and there is a prominent arrangement of natural surfaces of weakness. When disturbed, the soil material separates mainly into entire...

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definition : Strong (hemic) class of decomposition: > 0.17g cm-3