Which soil characteristic results when clay impedes pedogenesis?

💡 Explanation

Poor clay drainage induces anaerobic conditions during pedogenesis, therefore waterlogged horizon development dominates. Soil aeration for decomposition decreases rather than increases, because the water saturation inhibits oxygen diffusion much more readily.

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