Glossary:Spodic Horizon

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Spodic Horizon
A type of horizon typical of podzol soils. A dark or reddened sub-soil horizon containing relatively high concentrations of iron, and/or fine organic material (humus); may also contain thin cemented pans of iron.

Related Words: Podzol, Podzolisation, Horizon

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