How can the Laterite Soil and Arid Soil be made more productive?
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Laterite Soil
1.Laterite soil - laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium, and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas.
2.It forms in tropical and subtropical regions where the climate is humid.
3.Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content.
4.Historically, laterite was cut into brick-like shapes and used in monument-building.
5.Shrubs and bulbs such as Tulips, Tree mallow, Sun roses, Hibiscus. Vegetable root crops like carrots, parsnips and potatoes favour laterite soil.Lettuce, strawberries, peppers, corn, squash, zucchini, collard greens and tomatoes are grown commercially in laterite soils.
Arid Soil
1.Arid soil - These are the soil found in dessert areas with very low water content.They have sandy texture, making them suitable for plants who require less water for there growth., for example Cactus.
2.They are also know as 'Dessert Soil'
3.Its colors varies from red to brown.
4.As precipitation is very low the temperature is high and evaporation is faster making it lack in moisture and humus.
5.The calcium content increase downward and forms kankar layers downward and sometimes the kankar layer in the bottom layers restrict the infiltration of water. Sometimes, after irrigation its productivity is increased and it becomes suitable for cultivation.
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