2017
DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20170501.11
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Pedological Characterization of Some Typical Alluvial Soils of Kilombero District, Tanzania

Abstract: Abstract:This study was carried out in Kilombero District, Tanzania with the objective of characterizing the soils in terms of their morphology, genesis, physico-chemical properties and classification. Three pedons KISA-P1, MKU-P1 and MBA-P1 were identified within the Kilombero Valley, dug, described and sampled. Disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were taken from designated pedogenic horizons for physical and chemical analysis in the laboratory. Using both field and laboratory data soils were classified us… Show more

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“…Using the FAO land suitability evaluation based on climate and topography the areas were potentially suitable for rice production (11,46) with soil fertility limitation factors such as total N and available P, K + , and Ca 2+ that might be due to poor agricultural practices associated with low organic matter application, nutrient imbalance, inappropriate water management, and increased carbon release (6,74). These results were consistent with other studies carried out in some rice irrigation schemes in Tanzania (17,75,76). The areas can be ameliorated through the management strategies of applying inorganic and organic fertilizers with good agricultural practices (77-79).…”
Section: Soil-site Suitability For Rice Productionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Using the FAO land suitability evaluation based on climate and topography the areas were potentially suitable for rice production (11,46) with soil fertility limitation factors such as total N and available P, K + , and Ca 2+ that might be due to poor agricultural practices associated with low organic matter application, nutrient imbalance, inappropriate water management, and increased carbon release (6,74). These results were consistent with other studies carried out in some rice irrigation schemes in Tanzania (17,75,76). The areas can be ameliorated through the management strategies of applying inorganic and organic fertilizers with good agricultural practices (77-79).…”
Section: Soil-site Suitability For Rice Productionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…However, different models have been proposed to simplify the understanding of soil formation and the associated properties. exercise and the accuracy of a soil database play a key role in determination of the potentials and limitations for land use Mbaga, et al, 2017;Mwamba, 2017).…”
Section: Pedological Characterizationmentioning
confidence: 99%