Table 1: Some physical and chemical properties of the studied soil.
Particle size distribution (%) Chemical properties |
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F. Sand C. Sand Silt Clay Textural class |
2.66 6.22 26.10 65.00 Clay |
Organic matter (%) CaCO3 (%) pH* (1: 2.5) EC** (dS m-1) |
0.96 3.33 7.80 1.12 |
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Soluble cations (meq l-1)** Soluble anions (meq l-1)** |
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Ca2+ Mg2+ Na+ K+ |
4.18 2.98 2.75 1.91 |
CO3-2 HCO3- Cl- SO4-2 |
nd*** 5.61 2.29 3.92 |
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Available macronutrient (mg kg-1) |
Available Si (mg kg-1) |
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N P K |
55.2 28.5 189 |
Si 268 |
*Soil water suspension **Soil paste extract ***not determined