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A horizon

Definition

[Agren & Andersson 2012] Eluviation (leaching) horizon. Mineral soil horizon mixed with organic matter at different stages of decomposotion (Ah) and a white coloured or bleached horizon (Ae). Mineral soil horizon with inensive weathering and from which minerl elements and dissolved humus are leached.

Broader concept

soil horizon

Entry terms

A layer
Eluviation (leaching) horizon

Note

[controlled by ] Staszewski 08.06.2013

Contributor

0000-0003-0631-8231

Creator

0000-0003-0631-8231

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/41

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Created 2/21/13, last modified 6/18/18

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