Glossary:Gley

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Gley
A soil developed under conditions of poor drainage where permanent or seasonal waterlogging results in reduction of iron and other elements and the development of grey colours and mottles.

Related Words: Gleying, Hydromorphism

Source
Adapted from: Soil Science Society of America. Glossary of Soil Science Terms. Available online here, last accessed 28.09.2006.

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