Sandy Acid Soils of Cambodia: their origin, properties and management for upland crops
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This document outlines a research study on sandy acid soils in Cambodia. The study aims to 1) identify the origins and formation processes of sandy soils in different parts of Cambodia, 2) explore similarities and differences in physical and chemical properties of sandy acid soils across Cambodia, and 3) identify the effects of soil properties on crop growth and yields. The methodology will involve soil profiling, analysis of physical and chemical properties, and pot and field experiments on different soil types with crop treatments. The conclusions will determine key differences in soil origins, properties, and constraints to crop production on different sandy soil types in Cambodia.
![15 cm 60 cm Sandy Acid Soils of Cambodia: their origin, properties and management for upland crops Grantee Student: Sarith Hin , School of Environmental Science, Murdoch University, Western Australia Supervisor: Prof. Richard W. Bell Co-supervisor: Ass. Prof. David Newsome March 2010 3. Identifying similarities and differences in physical and chemical properties of sandy acid soils from different parts of Cambodia Sandy soils will be classified using ordination and regression tree analysis into groups based on similarity of their physical and chemical properties and morphological characteristics. The main types of acid sandy soils will be selected for more detailed glasshouse and field experiments. 12 cm 85 cm ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],4. Identifying the effects of physical and chemical properties of acid sandy soil on the growth and yield performance of upland crops Pot and field experiments will be conducted on different types of sandy soils. The experiments will aim to identify main constraints to crop production on different types of sandy soils and to assess crop responses to amelioration treatments such as organic and inorganic fertilisers, supplementary irrigation, and lime. III. Methodology ,[object Object],[object Object],2. Identifying the origin and the processes of sandy soil formation in Cambodia 1. Study areas IV. Conclusions Key differences among sandy soils in origin of the parent materials and edaphic properties will be determined. Edaphic constraints for production of crops such as cassava on key types of sandy soils will be identified. A more detailed understanding of the properties and distribution in Cambodia of the sandy soils will support the diversification of market-led crop production in Cambodia, especially in the upland sandy acid soils. Map indicating the location of the research areas within Cambodia Soil profile of the Southern end of the Tonle Sap Lake in Kampong Chhnang Province. Acknowledgements: This research is being carried out with financial support from Ginés–Mera Memorial Fellowship Fund through the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and John Allwright Fellowship through the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). The Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) and Murdoch University are providing office, laboratory and glasshouse facilities. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/posterginessarithhin-100609155911-phpapp01/85/sandy-acid-soils-of-cambodia-their-origin-properties-and-management-for-upland-crops-1-320.jpg)
