| Variables | Groups | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| N-rate (kg∙ha−1) | <30 | 30 - 60 | 60 - 100 | >100 |
| MAP (mm) | <700 | 700 - 1100 | >1100 |
|
| MAT (˚C) | <16 | 16 - 22 | >22 |
|
| Soil texture | Clay | Loam | Sand |
|
| Soil pH | <6 | 6 - 7 | >7 |
|
| AP (mg∙kg−1) | Extremely low | Low | Moderate | High |
| SOC (g∙kg−1) | Extremely low | Low | Moderate | High |