Anthropic epipedon

Anthropic epipedon

A surface layer of mineral soil that has the same requirements as the mollic epipedon with respect to color, thickness, organic carbon content, consistence and base saturation, but that has >110 mg P kg-1 soluble in 0. 05 M citric acid, or is dry >300 days (cumulative) during the period when not irrigated. The anthropic epipedon forms under long continued cultivation and fertilization.

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