AD205 Al Mayann series
Plate 5: Typical soil profile and associated landscape for the Al Mayann series (soil AD205).
Taxonomic classification: Typic Haplocalcids, sandy, mixed, hyperthermic
The Al Mayann series is a very deep sandy soil. The soils are typically well to excessively drained. They occur on flats and gentle slopes within level to gently 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 include Haloxylon salicornicum and Stipagrostis plumosa, together with occasional Zygophyllum spp.
This soil has predominantly been described throughout the Ghayathi sub-area and the southern part of the As Sila’ sub-area. Occasional sites were also described in the Al Ain sub-area.
The main feature of this soil is the very deep sandy profile. The soil shows evidence of the accumulation of carbonates, is non-gypsic and is non-saline. The sandy nature of the soil, giving rise to low nutrient storage and moisture holding capacities are the main management issues for this soil. The soil surface may also be susceptible to erosion by wind unless protected. The soil is considered to be highly suitable for irrigated agriculture.
AD205 Al Mayann series
Plate 5: Typical soil profile and associated landscape for the Al Mayann series (soil AD205).
Taxonomic classification: Typic Haplocalcids, sandy, mixed, hyperthermic
The Al Mayann series is a very deep sandy soil. The soils are typically well to excessively drained. They occur on flats and gentle slopes within level to gently 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 include Haloxylon salicornicum and Stipagrostis plumosa, together with occasional Zygophyllum spp.
This soil has predominantly been described throughout the Ghayathi sub-area and the southern part of the As Sila’ sub-area. Occasional sites were also described in the Al Ain sub-area.
The main feature of this soil is the very deep sandy profile. The soil shows evidence of the accumulation of carbonates, is non-gypsic and is non-saline. The sandy nature of the soil, giving rise to low nutrient storage and moisture holding capacities are the main management issues for this soil. The soil surface may also be susceptible to erosion by wind unless protected. The soil is considered to be highly suitable for irrigated agriculture.