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Explain E-horizon of soil profile​

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Answered by shaziafaisalshamsi14
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E", being short for eluviated, is most commonly used to label a horizon that has been significantly leached of its mineral and/or organic content, leaving a pale layer largely composed of silicates or silica. These are present only in older, well-developed soils, and generally occur between the A and B horizons.

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Answered by mahalakshmiprabhu
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From Soil Taxonomy: E horizons: Mineral horizons in which the main feature is loss of silicate clay, iron, or aluminum, or some combination of these, leaving a concentration of sand and silt particles. ... An E horizon is most commonly differentiated from an overlying A horizon by its lighter color.

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