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Cation exchange capacity (CEC) measures how many positively charged ions, or cations, a soil can retain on its surface. CEC depends on factors like soil texture, organic matter content, and pH. A higher CEC means a soil can retain more nutrients for plant use. Percent base saturation indicates what portion of the CEC is occupied by basic nutrient cations like calcium, magnesium, and potassium versus acidic aluminum. Together, CEC and base saturation help determine a soil
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- Jake Sta-ana
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