Diagnostic horizons are used to classify soils in Soil Taxonomy. Explain the difference between a diagnostic horizon

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Diagnostic horizons are used to classify soils in Soil Taxonomy. Explain the difference between a diagnostic horizon (such as an argillic horizon) and a genetic horizon designation (such as a Btl horizon). Give a field example of a diagnostic horizon that contains several genetic horizon designations.

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The Nature and Properties of Soils

ISBN: 978-0132279383

14th edition

Authors: Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil

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