Malisol
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A type of brown to greyish “mineral soil” that is alkaline in nature and contains high concentrations of calcium carbonate, formed under semi-arid climatic conditions with low rainfall, commonly found in southeastern Australia.
Synonyms & Variants
calcisol
An international equivalent within the `WRB` (World Reference Base for Soil Resources) classification system that shares similar characteristics with malisol, particularly in secondary calcium carbonate accumulation.
tanah alkalis
A general Indonesian equivalent referring to the primary chemical characteristic of malisol, though it does not specifically denote this Australian soil order.
tanah kapur
A popular Indonesian term describing the general physical and chemical characteristics of malisol, though its scope is broader and not limited to the Australian pedological classification.
sodosol
Another soil order in the Australian classification system often found alongside malisol in semi-arid regions, but distinguished by sodium dominance in its subsoil layer.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term malisol originates from the Australian soil classification system developed by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation). The name is derived from the Latin root malus, which in a pedological context refers to alkaline properties or conditions that are generally unfavorable for most plant species. Within the Australian soil classification system, “malisol” is one of twelve major soil orders. It is characterized by high calcium carbonate content in its lower horizons, elevated pH values, and textures ranging from sandy loam to heavy clay. This soil type is predominantly found across the dry inland plains of South Australia and western Victoria.
Real-world Usage
Penelitian pedologi itu mengklasifikasikan malisol sebagai tanah dominan di kawasan semi-kering tersebut.
English Translation
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