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Physical and chemical properties of tested soils.
| Soil type | Alluvial soil | Calcareous soil |
|---|---|---|
| Texture class | Clay | Sandy clay loam |
| Water holding capacity (mL g−1) | 0.46 | 0.38 |
| EC (ds m−1) | 1.3 | 5.0 |
| Soil pH | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Organic matter content (%) | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| Soluble cations conc. (meq L−1) | 18.7 | 48.3 |
| Soluble anions conc. (meq L−1) | 13.3 | 50.4 |
