Micromorphology and submicroscopy of illuviated mineral particles in boreal clay soils of Saskatchewan, Canada

Phytolith transport in soil: A field study using fluorescent labelling

“…The author reported the depletion of fine particles (b31 µm) in the upper soil layer and accumulation of this size fraction in greater depths. Micromorphological studies (Slager and van de Wetering, 1977;Dasog et al, 1987) detected silt particles in cutans and took it as evidence for silt illuviation. Moreover, the assessment of soil and groundwater contamination with pathogenic organisms provides evidence for the transport of "silt-sized" oocysts of the protozoan pathogen C. parvum in soil or packed sand (Mawdsley et al, 1996;Brush et al, 1999;Nasser et al, 2003).…”

Structure and pore system in differently managed clayey surface soil as described by micromorphology and image analysis

“…These conditions are conducive to clay dispersion. Dasog et al (1987) hypothesized that upon melting of the subsurface horizons clay suspension enters the subsoil. Part of the suspension infiltrates trough soil into subsurface drainage pipes and part of the suspended particles are attached to ped surfaces.…”