A History of Agriculture in India v1.c8.s2.t4.8
A History of Agriculture in India v1.c8.s2.t4.8
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In Tamil Nadu, there are both high-level and low-level laterites which are formed from a variety of rock materials under certain climatic and weather conditions. They are both in-situ and sedimentary formations, and are found along the coastal region where rainfall is heavy and the climate humid. The laterites at lower elevations grow rice, whereas those at higher elevations grow tea, cinchona, rubber and coffee. The soils are rich in nutrients and contain 10 to 20 per cent organic matter.