Upload NowThis article throws light upon the top eight types of soils found in India. The soils are: 1. Red Soils 2. Laterite and Lateritic Soils 3. Alluvial Soils 4. Black Soils 5. Desert Soils 6. Forest and Hill Soils 7. Peaty and Marshy Soils 8. Terai Soils. Type # 1. Red Soils: Red soils occur […]
Top 8 Types of Soils Found in India
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Main Types of Salt Affected Soils Found in India
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This article throws light upon the five main types of salt affected soils found in India. The types are: 1. Saline Soils 2. Coastal Saline Soils 3. Sodic Soils 4. Acid Sulphate Soils 5. Potential Acid Sulphate Soils. Salt Affected Soil: Type # 1. Saline Soils: Soluble salts containing chlorides and sulphates of sodium, calcium […]
Acid Sulphate Soils: Formation, Classification and Management
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Acid Sulphate Soils 2. Formation of Acid Sulphate Soils 3. Classification and Characteristics 4. Management. Introduction to Acid Sulphate Soils: Soil with sufficient sulphides (FeS2 and others) to become strongly acidic when drained and aerated enough for cultivation are termed acid sulphate soils or […]