Answer true or false Soils with low CEC are subject to leaching.
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Answer true or false:
Soils with low CEC are subject to leaching.
CEC or Cation exchange capacity:
Cation exchange capacity can be simply defined as the total capacity of the soil to hold the cations, which are exchangeable. It cannot be changed easily, and it affects the soil ability to hold the essential nutrients needed for development.
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