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Suitability of exposed saprolites for establishment of landscape plants in Malaysia
Author(s) -
Hamdan J.,
Ruhana B.,
McRae S.G.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
soil use and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.709
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1475-2743
pISSN - 0266-0032
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-2743.2005.tb00134.x
Subject(s) - saprolite , schist , geology , bedrock , geochemistry , weathering , earth science , environmental science , geomorphology , metamorphic rock
. Saprolite is formed from bedrock weathered in situ that retains the structure and fabric of the parent rock. Landscaping in hilly and rugged topography with unavoidable land levelling exposes saprolites, which are often associated with poor growth of trees and shrubs. In Malaysia, the suitability of saprolites derived from basalt, granite and schists for growing trees and palms was assessed from their physical and chemical properties. Following FAO guidelines all the saprolites were adjudged to be unsuitable due to wetness, shallowness and low chemical fertility as the main limitations.