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anthropic horizon

A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

anthropic horizon The surface horizon of a mineral soil which is produced by very long periods of cultivation and fertilization by humans. It is dark brown in colour, contains at least 1 per cent organic carbon, is relatively deep (more than 50 cm), has a base saturation of more than 50 per cent, and has more than 250 ppm P₂O₅ soluble in 1 per cent citric acid.

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anthropic horizon

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | | Copyright

anthropic horizon The surface horizon of a mineral soil that is produced by very long periods of cultivation and fertilization by humans. It is dark brown in colour, contains at least 1 per cent organic carbon, is relatively deep (more than 50 cm), has a base saturation of more than 50 per cent, and has more than 250 ppm P₂O₅ soluble in 1 per cent citric acid.

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