Characteristics of red soils
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Seen mainly in low rainfall area.
Also known as Omnibus group.Porous, friable structure.Absence of lime, kankar (impure calcium carbonate).
Deficient in: lime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, humus and potash.Colour:
Red because of Ferric oxide. ...
Texture: Sandy to clay and loamy.
Also known as Omnibus group.Porous, friable structure.Absence of lime, kankar (impure calcium carbonate).
Deficient in: lime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, humus and potash.Colour:
Red because of Ferric oxide. ...
Texture: Sandy to clay and loamy.
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It is developed by weathering of the ancient crystalline, igneous rocks of peninsular plateau. The red soil covers extensive areas in Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand. It is quite fertile, and is important for cultivation.
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