B Horizon

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Soil
gptkbp:accumulationOf gptkb:ceramics
iron
aluminum
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs subsoil
gptkbp:characteristic accumulation of leached materials
gptkbp:color often more red or brown than A horizon
gptkbp:form weathering and leaching
gptkbp:foundIn most soil profiles
gptkbp:function zone of illuviation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B Horizon
gptkbp:importantFor affects water movement
influences root growth
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:silica
calcium carbonate
gypsum
gptkbp:positionInSoilProfile above C horizon
below A horizon
gptkbp:processor receives materials from upper horizons
gptkbp:texture usually finer than A horizon
gptkbp:thickness varies depending on soil type
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soil_Horizons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6