CALCIC CAMBISOL SOIL IN THE ROUGH AREAS OF UŞAK
UŞAK’IN DALGALI YÜZEYLERIN KALSIK KAMBISOL TOPRAKLARI

Author : Ahmet ATASOY
Number of pages : 1-22

Abstract

In this study the features of calcic cambisol in the mountainy and rough areas of Uşak Province are studied. The factor which is effective on forming soil is investigated and then much analyses related to soil kinds are carried out. The results of analyses are turned in to maps through Geographical Information Systems. In order to put out the horizon structure of soil, the soil profilles are constructed and defined in the appropriate places. The soil known as calcareous brown and brown forest soil are classified in calcic cambisol soil group by FAO/UNESCO classification. This kind soil which is generally placed in the mountainy and rough areas rather than the other flat places of Uşak Province. According to the research results the soil is generally loamy textured and calcerous and they are the most identified features of a mid way alkali which reactions with calcic cambisol soil. These areas which have no drainage problems, there is no sodic problem in them as well. Nevertheless, as a result of over use of fertilizer, there is also over collection of potassium. However, there is lack of organic substances as a result of the placement of calcic cambisols in sloping lands and because of the erosion driven by heavy rain. On the other hand, the rate of magnesium is calculated over the average value. Erosion, misuse of soil and over use of fertilizers are classified as the main problems of this soil. In the conclusion part of this study, solution suggestions are presented to the problems definied in the paper and the appropriate ways of using the area are offered.

Keywords

Calcic Cambisol, Uşak, Soil, Soil Features, Soil Series

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