Table 3: Soil morphological and biological activity characteristics of the pedons in the study area.
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Roots |
Drainage |
Biological activity |
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Profile No. |
Horizon |
depth (cm) |
Boundary Distinct |
Topography |
Size |
Abundance |
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Abundance |
Kind |
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1 |
A |
0-20 |
Diffuse |
Smooth |
Medium |
Many |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite ants |
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BA |
20-35 |
Gradual |
Smooth |
Fine |
Common |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite ants |
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Bt1 |
35-100 |
Gradual |
Smooth |
Fine |
Common |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite |
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Bt2 |
100+ |
- |
- |
Fine |
Very few |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite |
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2 |
P2 |
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A |
0-20 |
Diffuse |
Smooth |
Medium |
Many |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite ants |
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BA |
20-45 |
Gradual |
Smooth |
Fine |
Very few |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite ants |
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Bt |
45+ |
- |
- |
Fine |
Very few |
Well drained |
Few |
Termite |
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