GENESIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF INCEPTISOLS FORMED ON THE SLATE PARENT MATERIAL UNDER FOREST VEGETATION

Abstract

Inceptisols are most extensive soils in this region. These soils are under forest vegetation. Ten soil profiles were selected in this research. The some important physical, chemical and morphological properties were investigated and classified according to USDA Soil Taxonomy.

Keywords

• inceptisol
• genesis
• classification and slate