The conductivity of a saturation extract is greater 4 dsm-1 an exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) of less than 15 and the pH is usually less than 8.5 is called as__________________?
Correct answer: D. Saline soils
- A. Neutral soilsAccess Government Careers
- B. Saline-sodic soils
- C. Sodic soils
- D. Saline soils
Explanation
Saline soils have an EC above 4 dS m−1, ESP below 15, and usually pH below 8.5. Sodic soils instead have high ESP and commonly a higher pH.
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