TY  - JOUR
TI  - Major Soil Series of Capiz, Philippines and their Suitable Crops
PY  - %2018/%02/%22
Y2  - %2025/%06/%08
JF  - Philippine Journal of Agricultural Economics
JA  - pjae
VL  - 2
IS  - 1
SE  - Articles
DO  - 10.7719/pjae.v2i1.548
UR  - https://doi.org/10.7719/pjae.v2i1.548
SP  - 90-106
AB  - Evaluation and assessment of soil variabilities to determine crop suitability, constraints and best management practices to enhance crop productivity of the major soil series in Capiz were conducted from March to July 2016. A random collection of composite soil samples were taken from three depths (0-20, 20-40, and 40-60 cm) on the shoulder, back slope, and foot slope. Composite soil samples were air dried, pulverized, and were passed through a 2 mm mesh sieve and were analyzed in the laboratory.  Results of laboratory analysis were used in matching land qualities and crop requirements following the 1975 FAO framework. Crop suitability ratings obtained from the results of matching were used to map crop suitability using geographical information system (GIS) and in determining limitations of these major soils to crop production. Results show that Alimodian, Bantog, Faraon, Luisiana, San Manuel, and Sapian soil series were currently not suitable (N1) for corn due to soil acidity problem (pH