Soil Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context. The scoring engine uses 12 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 11 guard(s) constrain the result.
Evidence & Context
Agriculture Victoria states that salinity levels are satisfactory for all pasture species when the ECe is below 1 dS/m, and defines a "Very low" salinity rating as being <1.8 dS/m, a range in which all pastures and clovers thrive.
Saturated Paste Extract Electrical Conductivity (ECe) threshold indicating the upper detrimental limit for soil salinity impacting pasture species.
This benchmark defines the upper detrimental threshold for soil salinity in temperate grassy woodlands, above which sensitive pasture species such as clovers begin to be negatively impacted.
Based on extensive research and government advisory bodies' clear thresholds.
Sources (1)
Understanding soil tests for pastures | Soil | Farm management - Agriculture Victoria
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
Case Study 2020 Soil Statement - Soils For Life
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