AD204 Ghadar series UAE
Plate 4: Typical soil profile and associated landscape for the Ghadar series (soil AD204).
Taxonomic classification: Typic Haplocalcids, sandy, mixed, hyperthermic
The Ghadar series is a moderately deep to deep sandy soil overlying bedrock (typically calcareous sandstone). The soils are typically somewhat excessively to excessively drained. They occur on flats and gentle slopes within gently undulating to undulating deflation plains. They are formed from eolian sands and occur in older landscapes.
These soils occur on gentle slopes within gently undulating to undulating deflation plains. They are formed from eolian sands and occur in older landscapes.
These soils are used for rangeland grazing of camels though vegetation cover is frequently less than 5%. Common vegetation species recorded is Haloxylon salicornicum with occasional Zygophyllum spp.
This soil is common in the Ghayathi sub-area and has occasionally been described from the As Sila’ sub-area and the Al Ain sub-area.
The main feature of this soil is the moderately deep sandy profile overlying bedrock. The soil shows evidence of the accumulation of carbonates, is non-gypsic and is non-saline. The limited soil depth over a hardpan is the main limitation to the irrigated use of this soil. The sandy nature of the soil, giving rise to low nutrient storage and moisture holding capacities is also an issue. The soil surface may also be susceptible to erosion by wind unless protected. This soil is considered unsuitable for irrigated agriculture.
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AD204 Ghadar series UAE
Plate 4: Typical soil profile and associated landscape for the Ghadar series (soil AD204).
Taxonomic classification: Typic Haplocalcids, sandy, mixed, hyperthermic
The Ghadar series is a moderately deep to deep sandy soil overlying bedrock (typically calcareous sandstone). The soils are typically somewhat excessively to excessively drained. They occur on flats and gentle slopes within gently undulating to undulating deflation plains. They are formed from eolian sands and occur in older landscapes.
These soils occur on gentle slopes within gently undulating to undulating deflation plains. They are formed from eolian sands and occur in older landscapes.
These soils are used for rangeland grazing of camels though vegetation cover is frequently less than 5%. Common vegetation species recorded is Haloxylon salicornicum with occasional Zygophyllum spp.
This soil is common in the Ghayathi sub-area and has occasionally been described from the As Sila’ sub-area and the Al Ain sub-area.
The main feature of this soil is the moderately deep sandy profile overlying bedrock. The soil shows evidence of the accumulation of carbonates, is non-gypsic and is non-saline. The limited soil depth over a hardpan is the main limitation to the irrigated use of this soil. The sandy nature of the soil, giving rise to low nutrient storage and moisture holding capacities is also an issue. The soil surface may also be susceptible to erosion by wind unless protected. This soil is considered unsuitable for irrigated agriculture.
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