Fresno

Taxonomic class

Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, thermic Natric Durixeralfs 

Parent material

Granitic alluvium

Topography

Nearly level valley plains with hummocky microrelief on basin rim

Geographic extent

The soils are moderately extensive and occur in California in the San Joaquin Valley generally east of the valley axis

Use

Range, grazing before reclamation

Vegetation

Grasses, salt and alkali-tolerant grasses and shrubs; vegetation in general is sparse

Climate

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