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Soil science
That science dealing with soils as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils per se; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
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Hydrogenic soil
Earth science; Soil science
Soil developed under the influence of water standing within the profile for considerable periods; formed mainly in cold, humid regions.
Perudic
Earth science; Soil science
A udic soil moisture regime in which water moves through the soil in all months when it is not frozen.
Rendolls
Earth science; Soil science
Mollisols that have no argillic or calcic horizon but that contain material with CaCO3 equivalent >400 g kg-1 within or immediately below the mollic epipedon. Rendolls are not saturated with water ...
Slickens
Earth science; Soil science
Accumulations of fine-textured material, such as separated in placer mining and in ore mill operations; may be detrimental to plant growth and are usually confined in specially constructed basins. A ...
Phosphorus pentoxide
Earth science; Soil science
P 2 O 5 . Designation on the fertiliser label that denotes the percentage of available phosphorus reported as phosphorus pentoxide.
Eolian
Earth science; Soil science
Pertaining to earth material transported and deposited by the wind including dune sands, sand sheets, loess, and parna.
Papule
Earth science; Soil science
Glaebule composed dominantly of clay minerals with continuous and/or lameliar fabric, and sharp external boundaries.
