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Revision as of 14:20, 6 October 2009
An histosol (HS) can be defined through :
- a histic or folic horizon
- 10 cm or more thick from the soil surface to a lithic or paralithic contact
- 40 cm or more thick and starting within 30 cm from the soil surface
and :
- the lack of an andic or vitric horizon starting within 30 cm from the soil surfac
Source
- The FAO website
