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A Comparative of Soil Quality in Oil Palm and Rubber Plantations in Trang Province
Organization(s):Wichienmatu
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Ms. Sirimanee Somsong
Mr. Athiwat Dista
Ms. Apisara Boonsee
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Educator(s):Kwanjai Karnchanasrimek
Contributors:Mrs. Kwanjai Karnjanasrimek
Mrs. Sutheera Thacheen
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Land Cover Classification
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/04/2025
This research aims to compare soil quality in productive oil palm and rubber plantations by analyzing various soil parameters, including pH level, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium content, soil temperature, moisture, color, and texture. The study reveals that the soil in rubber plantations is classified as sandy loam, whereas the soil in oil palm plantations is sandy clay loam. The soil in both locations exhibits a similar dark brownish-red color. The soil pH in rubber plantations is neutral, while in oil palm plantations, it is slightly alkaline. The nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content is higher in rubber plantations than in oil palm plantations. The average soil temperature in rubber plantations is lower than in oil palm plantations, whereas soil moisture is higher in rubber plantations. The findings highlight significant differences in soil quality between these two plantation types.