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Gleyed Calcareous Black Chernozem (GLCA.BLC)

Common horizon sequence: Ah, Bmkgj, Ckgj

These soils have the general properties specified for the Chernozemic order and the Black Chernozem great group. They differ from Calcareous Black Chernozems by having mottles indicative of gleying. Gleyed Calcareous Black Chernozems have a Bmk horizon at least 5 cm thick and faint to distinct mottles within 50 cm of the mineral surface.

Note: Diagnostic horizons are underlined.

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