Research Article

Investigating the Effects of Various Soil Amendments on Forages Production in the Field

Table 2

Chemical analysis of native soil [37].

Soil parametersValue (unit)Class

pHs7.8Moderately alkaline
ECe0.8 mS/cmVery slightly saline
Organic carbon0.2%Very low
CaCO3 equivalent7.1%Slightly calcareous
Munsell soil color10 YR 7/3Light yellowish brown
Sand%92
Silt + clay%8
Texture classUSDA-NRCSSand