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MOTTLED ZONE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1980-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mottled zone 1, record 1, English, mottled%20zone
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A layer that is marked with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color. The pattern of mottling and the size, abundance, and color contrast of the mottles may vary markedly and should be specified in the soil description. 1, record 1, English, - mottled%20zone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de marbrures 1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20marbrures
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zone de mouchetures 1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20mouchetures
- zone marmorisée 1, record 1, French, zone%20marmoris%C3%A9e
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couche présentant des taches de diverses couleurs ou nuances. La disposition, la taille, la quantité et le contraste de couleurs des marbrures peuvent présenter de grandes variations, qui doivent être indiquées dans la description du sol. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20marbrures
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soils (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mottled zone 1, record 2, English, mottled%20zone
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sols (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone tachetée 1, record 2, French, zone%20tachet%C3%A9e
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une zone tachetée fait transition avec la roche mère en cours d'altération. Duchaufou ,, Précis, de pédologie, p. 338 FN 1, record 2, French, - zone%20tachet%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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