Subordinate Horizon Designations

Subordinate Horizon Designations

-Lowercase letters are used as suffixes to designate specific kinds of master horizons and layers.
-The term "accumulation" is used to indicate that these horizons must contain more of the material in question than is presumed to have been present in the parent material

Subordinate Horizon Designations: g

-Strong gleying. This symbol indicates that iron has been reduced and removed during soil formation

Subordinate Horizon Designations: h

Illuvial accumulation of organic matter.

Subordinate Horizon Designations: p

Indicates a disturbance of the surface layer by mechanical means, pasturing, or similar uses.

Subordinate Horizon Designations: t

- Accumulation of silicate clay

Subordinate Horizon Designations: w

- "Weak" Development of color or structure.