Holocene pedoenvironmental situations in the eastern Sierra Morena region (Andújar, Spain)

TitleHolocene pedoenvironmental situations in the eastern Sierra Morena region (Andújar, Spain)
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsGranados, N., & Espejo J. M. Recio
JournalQuaternary International
Volume94
Pagination191-195
KeywordsHolocene, Sierra Morena (voyant), Soil, vegetation changes
Abstract

Analysis of soils and vegetational changes during the Holocene period in the eastern Sierra Morena region (Spain) indicates that Mediterranean soils with argillaceous horizons have replaced leptosols. Genesis of regosols has favoured development of mesophytic species