Location | Sample No. | Depth (cm) | Grain size distribution (%) | Textural class (USDA*) | ||
Clay | Silt | Sand | ||||
First terrace | 1 | 0 - 30 | 33.56 | 52.38 | 14.06 | Silty clay loam |
2 | 30 - 80 | 38.32 | 39.25 | 22.43 | Clay loam | |
3 | 80 - 130 | 33.56 | 42.86 | 23.58 | Clay loam | |
Second terrace | 4 | 0 - 18 | 33.56 | 11.91 | 54.53 | Sandy clay loam |
5 | 18 - 50 | 35.94 | 11.91 | 52.15 | Sandy clay | |
6 | 50 - 90 | 52.61 | 11.9 | 35.49 | Clay | |
Alluvial plain and the piedmont | 7 | 0 - 15 | 26.42 | 59.52 | 14.06 | Silt loam |
8 | 15 - 40 | 26.42 | 59.52 | 14.06 | Silt loam | |
9 | 40 - 70 | 24.04 | 28.57 | 47.39 | Loam | |
10 | 70 - 120 | 24.04 | 28.58 | 47.38 | Loam |