podsolization
/ˌpɑdsələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which soil becomes acidic and develops a gray, leached layer, common in cool, wet climates.
- Podsolization occurs naturally in coniferous forests where rainfall is high.
- The study examined how podsolization affects nutrient availability for plants.
- Farmers in northern regions must manage soil carefully to prevent podsolization.