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Podzols New
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Mindmap to help revision of soils
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podsol soil
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Podzols New
Accumulation of iron pan caused by minerals washed from A-horizon crystallising back out of solution - zone of illuviation
Causes waterlogging
Low temperatures
Little mixing due to absence of biota
distinct horizons
Leaf litter =Pine needles
breakdown slowly due to low temps
Thin layer of Mor humus
Acidic/dark
Coniferous woodland
Shallow roots
Precipitation exceeds evaporation
Leaching leaves A-horizon a pale ash-grey colour - zone of eluviation
Leaches out organic matter and leaves a gritty texture
B- horizon = darker zone of organic decomposition, stained from iron pan above
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