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The term 4Regur' is used to mean:

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The term 'Regur' is a local name used in India to refer to black soil, which is also widely known as 'black cotton soil' because it is exceptionally well-suited for cotton cultivation [3]. Derived from the Telugu word 'Reguda', these soils are typical of the Deccan Trap region, formed from the weathering of basaltic lava rocks [3]. Regur soils are characterized by their deep black to light black color, high clay content, and significant moisture-retention capacity [4]. They are scientifically classified as Vertisols and are known for developing deep cracks during dry seasons, which aids in self-aeration. These soils are predominantly found across the plateaus of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka [5]. Internationally, they are often compared to 'Tropical Chernozems' due to their rich mineral composition and fertility [4].

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  1. [1] NCERT. (2022). Contemporary India II: Textbook in Geography for Class X (Revised ed.). NCERT. > Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe > Black Soil > p. 9
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 6: Soils > 3. Black or Regur Soils > p. 11
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > c) Soils > p. 20
  4. [4] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 6: Soils > Table 6.1 > p. 7
  5. [5] https://magazines.odisha.gov.in/Orissareview/2011/june/engpdf/24-26.pdf
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