Deciphering timing and rates of Central German Chernozem/Phaeozem formation through high resolution single-grain luminescence dating

Abstract Chernozems/Phaeozems are important agricultural resources and have been intensively used for millennia. However, their origin and age are still controversial. In Europe, the westernmost widespread Chernozem/Phaeozem area is located in Central Germany. In contrast to other German regions wit...

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Main Authors: Hans von Suchodoletz, Mike van Meer, Peter Kühn, Katja Wiedner, Torsten Schunke, Tony Reimann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32005-9