Alfisols

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Soil
gptkbp:characterizedBy clay-enriched subsoil
high base saturation
gptkbp:class gptkb:USDA_soil_taxonomy
gptkbp:covers about 10% of Earth's ice-free land
gptkbp:etymology from 'Al' (aluminum) and 'Fe' (iron)
gptkbp:foundIn temperate humid and subhumid regions
gptkbp:hasDiagnosticHorizon argillic horizon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alfisols
gptkbp:namedFor gptkb:USDA_Soil_Taxonomy_(1960s)
gptkbp:parentMaterial varied (glacial, alluvial, loess, etc.)
gptkbp:pH slightly acidic to neutral
gptkbp:subfamily Aqualfs
Boralfs
Cryalfs
Udalfs
Ustalfs
Xeralfs
gptkbp:supports agriculture
forests
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Natchez_silt_loam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6