Question on 4th past final

Question on 4th past final

In the past final no 4, question 5 about the Delta soil, I think its a Gleysol, but I am a little stuck with the advantage and disadvantages for plant growth...I would say that because of water accumulation and little oxygen that it is only suitable for plants that grow in swamps...or rice plants... am i on the right track or am i completely off? :(

Thanks!

AnaisJanik (talk)23:40, 12 April 2016

You are on the right track. This Delta soil is a real challenge for local farmers because of its properties. Pls note that the soil has been drained, since without drainage most sites in Delta are not suitable for agricultural production. Gleying is still the most dominant soil formation process in this soil even after drainage, but this soil is not now suffering from the lack of oxygen. Other properties are challenging.

MajaKrzic (talk)16:30, 13 April 2016