Torus‐shaped pedological features associated with soil microorganisms

L. A. SULLIVAN, A. J. KOPPI

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Abstract

Torus‐shaped features 1–7 urn in diameter were found on the smooth surfaces of the structural units of a Red Podzolic Soil (Udic Haplustalf) B horizon and on the smooth surfaces within the columnar structures of a Solodized Solonetz (Typic Natrustalf)‐SEM & EDS were used to characterize these features, and to determine their probable pedogenesis. The size range was bimodal in the Red Podzolic B horizon, being either ∼5 μm or ∼2.0 um. In the Solodized Solonetz all tori were ∼ 1.5 μm in diameter. The larger tori consisted of fine‐clay coated collapsed fungal spores, whilst the smaller tori were fine‐clay coated collapsed bacteria‐sized cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-84
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Soil Science
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

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