Soil pH
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 2 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 1 guard(s) constrain the result.
Contributing Benchmarks
Evidence & Context
Based on an analysis of available literature pertaining to well-managed agricultural systems within the Australian Tropical Monsoonal Savannas, a benchmark range of pH (0.01M CaCl₂) 6.0 to 6.6 is proposed.
Soil pH measured in 0.01M CaCl₂ solution, indicating soil acidity or alkalinity relevant to soil health and crop production.
Soil pH measured in 0.01M CaCl₂ solution, representing optimal soil acidity/alkalinity for sustainable agricultural production in tropical monsoonal savannas.
This range is considered representative of the 'best-on-offer' condition, reflecting high environmental health achievable under agricultural research conditions that explicitly incorporate sustainability and soil health objectives.
Sources (1)
Cotton Production and Sustainability in the Northern Territory: A Comprehensive Analysis of Yield, Soil Properties, and Cover Crops (Mwando et al., 2024, In: Proceedings of the 21st Australian Agronomy Conference)
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
General soil science principles and reviewed literature
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