| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to analyze the effect of different alluvial soil textures on physical properties, particularly percolation rate and water availability. The soil samples consisted of Aluvial 1 (sandy loam: sand 66%, silt 18%, clay 16%), Aluvial 2 (sandy clay loam: sand 55%, silt 10%, clay 35%), and Aluvial 3 (silt loam: sand 33%, silt 52%, clay 15%). Laboratory analyses included bulk density, porosity, soil pH, organic matter, field capacity, permanent wilting point, percolation, and water availability. The results showed the lowest bulk density in Aluvial 1 (0.53 g/cm³) and the highest in Aluvial 3 (0.64 g/cm³). Porosity was highest in Aluvial 1 (76%) and lowest in Aluvial 2 (72%). Percolation was fastest in Aluvial 1 (12.73 cm/hour) and slowest in Aluvial 2 (6.54 cm/hour). Organic matter was highest in Aluvial 3 (2.241%) and lowest in Aluvial 1 (1.758%). Water availability was highest in Aluvial 3 (13.17%) and lowest in Aluvial 1 (12.44%). In conclusion, sandy soils had high percolation but low water retention, sandy clay loam showed moderate characteristics, while silt loam was most effective in storing water and organic matter despite slower percolation. | en_US |
