Acrisol
In the next article, we will explore the impact of Acrisol on modern society. Acrisol has been a topic of interest and debate for years, and its relevance in various aspects of everyday life cannot be ignored. From its impact on the economy to its influence on popular culture, Acrisol has played a crucial role in shaping the world we live in. Throughout this article, we will critically examine different aspects of Acrisol and its influence on our daily lives, offering a complete and detailed vision of its importance in the contemporary world.
| Acrisol | |
|---|---|
 A Stagnic Acrisol profile from Malaysia | |
| Used in | WRB |
| WRB code | AC |
| Profile | AEBtC |
| Parent material | various |
| Climate | tropical, humid subtropical |
An Acrisol is a Reference Soil Group of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB).[1] It has a clay-rich subsoil. It is associated with humid, tropical climates, such as those found in Brazil, and often supports forested areas.[2] In the USDA soil taxonomy,[3] Acrisols correspond to the Humult, Udult, and Ustult suborders of the Ultisols and also to Oxisols with a kandic horizon and to some Alfisols.[4] Acrisol's low fertility and toxic amounts of aluminium pose limitations to its agricultural use, favouring in many places its use for silviculture, low-intensity pasture, and protected areas. Crops that can be successfully cultivated, if the climate allows, include tea, rubber tree, oil palm, coffee and sugar cane.[4]
See also
References
- ^ IUSS Working Group WRB (2022). "World Reference Base for Soil Resources, fourth edition" (PDF). International Union of Soil Sciences, Vienna.
- ^ T. R. Yu (1997). Chemistry of Variable Charge Soils. Oxford University Press. p. 36. ISBN 0-19-509745-9.
- ^ Soil Survey Staff (2014). "Keys to Soil Taxonomy, twelfth edition". United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
- ^ a b CHESWORTH, WARD. Encyclopedia of Soil Science. 2001. pp. 22-24
Further reading
- W. Zech, P. Schad, G. Hintermaier-Erhard: Soils of the World. Springer, Berlin 2022, Chapter 7.3.1. ISBN 978-3-540-30460-9
External links
- profile photos (with classification) WRB homepage
- profile photos (with classification) IUSS World of Soils
