Physical processes of fragipan formation

Fragipans: Their Occurrence, Classification, and Genesis

Volumn , Issue , 2015, Pages 141-150

  Bryant, R B ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Fragipan densification processes; Fragipan formation; Geomorphic processes; Loamy textures; Noncalcareous mineralogy; Organic matter contents; Physical processes

Indexed keywords

EID: 85103033780     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.2136/sssaspecpub24.c8     Document Type: Chapter

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