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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-84 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Soil Science |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |