Rootzone Depth Potential - horticultural crop type CD - root crops (e.g. potatoes, carrots, onions)

Dataset Number1276
Dataset TitleRootzone Depth Potential - horticultural crop type CD - root crops (e.g. potatoes, carrots, onions)
CustodianData Authority: Department for Environment and Water
Data Provider: Department for Environment and Water

Description

DescriptionPotential rootzone depth of irrigated crops is affected by a range of soil parameters, including soil physical condition, hard rock or hardpan, soluble salts, boron concentrations, alkalinity, acidity and sodicity. Some crops are more sensitive than others to at least some of these factors. Potential rootzone depth is assessed as follows: 1) The main soils occurring in each Soil Landscape Map Unit are defined. 2) For each soil, criteria is used to estimate the potential rootzone depth for the crop type. 3) Average rootzone depths (based on proportions of soils within Soil Landscape Map Units) are calculated for each crop type. Nine (including not applicable) Rootzone Depth Potential analysis data classes have been supplied as percentage values of Soil Landscape Map Units to be used for the calculation of spatial data statistics. Note: the sum of all percentage values for each map unit totals 100%. Soil Landscape Map Units are categorised INTO eight (plus not applicable) legend categories (ROOTZNE_CD) according to the estimated average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions). Note there is often significant variation from the assigned category within a map unit.
UsageLink to Soil Attribute Descriptions. This dataset has been derived from the Soil Landscape Map Units. spatial dataset to be used for map creation or the calculation of spatial data statistics. Used to supply Government, community groups, industry and the general public with up to date regional, subregional and catchment level land and soil attribute information for southern South Australia. The aim is to produce maps, statistics and reports displaying and describing: Land and soil attributes within southern South AustraliaSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Land surface features affecting land use, land management and productivitySELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Limitations / suitability of land and soil for a range of agricultural and other uses. Independent professional advice should be sought before using this in commercial decisions. Further information: soil and land attributes. Rootzone Depth Potential dataset can be viewed on NatureMaps (>Soils>Drainage and Irrigation Attributes). Spatial data downloads are available from Data SA.

Data Quality

LineageThe dataset is based on an interpretation of 1:40,000 stereo colour aerial photography and limited field inspection of landscapes and soils by soil scientists. Soil Landscape Map Unit boundaries were determined after an integration of field observations and recordingsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; laboratory analysesSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; stereoscopic examination of aerial photographsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; understanding of regional landscape processes and stratigraphySELECT 1 FROM DUAL; existing soil and geological mapping data. To avoid inconsistencies and confusion, any updates to the Soil and Land Attribute mapping are to be managed by DEWNR Soil and Land Program. This data has been released under a Creative Commons licence. Where products are derived from this data, DEWNR are to be acknowledged, and any changes to the original data should be indicated.
CompletenessComplete. The spatial data is subject to amendment as and when more data become available.
Positional AccuracyThe accuracy is to the scale of mapping (50 metres at 1:50,000 and 300 metres at 1:100,000 mapping scale). The spatial data is to be used at the regional, subregional and catchment level, and can be used to provide property overviewsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; however, cannot be used at the paddock level. South East, Kangaroo Island, Mount Lofty Ranges and the 'bottom' of Yorke Peninsula have been mapped at 1:50,000. Eyre Peninsula, the main part of Yorke Peninsula, Murray Mallee and Northern Agricultural Districts have been mapped at 1:100,000. Map unit boundaries should be treated as transition zones.

Geographic Extent

Extent NameAgricultural Region - South Australia
Min Easting or Longitude132.25
Min Northing or Latitude-38
Max Easting or Longitude141
Max Northing or Latitude-32.25

Dataset Status

Initially Acquired01-JAN-2000
Last Updated01-JUL-2009
Update FrequencyAs required
Maintenance MethodAs required
AusGOALCC BY (Attribution)

Attributes

TableNameField AliasData TypeDescription
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDLANSLU textSoil Landscape Map Unit.
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDROOTZNE_CD textAverage potential rootzone depth for intermediate horticulture crops (Legend category. See layer file for descriptions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD1 NumberPercentage of map unit with greater than 100 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD2 NumberPercentage of map unit with 80 - 100 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD3 NumberPercentage of map unit with 60 - 80 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD4 NumberPercentage of map unit with 50 - 60 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD5 NumberPercentage of map unit with 40 - 50 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD6 NumberPercentage of map unit with 30 - 40 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD7 NumberPercentage of map unit with 20 - 30 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCD8 NumberPercentage of map unit with less than 20 cm average potential rootzone depth for horticultural root crops (eg potatoes, carrots, onions).
LANDSCAPE.SALAD_Rootzone_CropCDDCBX NumberPercentage of map unit which is not applicable.

Contact Information

OrganisationDepartment for Environment and Water
Science Monitoring and Knowledge
Postal AddressGPO Box 1047

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EmailDEWNR.CustomerServiceCentre@sa.gov.au