Detailed soil mapping and classification in semi-humid regions: A focus on Kahramanmaraş-Çağlayancerit

Abstract

Soil classification studies are an integral part of soil survey and mapping activities. This study examines into soil classification within the context of soil survey and mapping efforts, providing crucial insights into the physical and chemical characteristics of soils in the area of Boylu village of Çağlayancerit district in Kahramanmaraş. The research area covers approximately 761 ha. The research identified eleven distinct soil series in the region. Based on soil taxonomy, five series are classified as Entisols, three as Vertisols, two as Inceptisols, and one as Alfisols. In addition, according to the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) classification system, the series comprises three Vertisols, two Calcisols, two Regosols, and two Cambisols, along with one Luvisol and one Fluvisol. The most extensive soil series in the area was Çamlık, encompassing 14.37% of the total study area. Following this series were the Bölükkamalak (10.25%), Merkyazısı (10.22%), and Körkuyu (9.96%) series. The smallest represented series was also Boylu, accounting for 2.12% of the area.

Keywords

• GIS
• Soil survey and mapping
• Soil database
• Soil series

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