pH and CEC

Fragment of a discussion from Course talk:APBI200

This is the quote I am referring to "Soil properties that would enhance nitrate (ie an anion) leaching are: ... High CEC (which also means low AEC), such as soils high in clay + high in OM at low pH ".

It is totally possible that I have simply misinterpreted this sentence. Could you explain what this sentence means?

BlaiseMatlock (talk)‎02:52, 20 March 2020
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Last edit: 03:25, 20 March 2020

Blaise, you are correct that sentence should be modified. In soils with high clay and high OM at HIGH pH - CEC will be high (which also means AEC will be low). The answers posted on the wiki have been modified and reposted.

SandraBrown (talk)‎03:01, 20 March 2020

Thank you for the clarification!

BlaiseMatlock (talk)‎03:02, 20 March 2020
 
 
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