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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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Well
Earth science; Soil science
A pipe perforated fro a prescribed interval (depth increment) in ort to equilibrate with the adjoining aquifer for measurement of the depth to the free-water surface, i.e., water table.
Coating
Earth science; Soil science
A layer of a substance completely or partly covering a surface of soil material. Coatings include clay coatings, calcite coatings, gypsum coatings, organic coatings, salt coatings, etc.
Nutrient stress
Earth science; Soil science
A condition occurring when the quantity of nutrient available reduces growth. It can be from either a deficient or toxic concentration.
Interfluve
Earth science; Soil science
A landform composed of the relatively undissected upland or ridge between two adjacent valleys or drainageways.
Yield curve
Earth science; Soil science
A graphical representation of nutrient application rate or availability versus crop yield or nutrient uptake.
Ions
Earth science; Soil science
Atoms, groups of atoms, or compounds, which are electrically charged as a result of the loss of electrons (cations) or the gain of electrons (anions).
Nitric phosphates
Earth science; Soil science
Fertilisers made by processes involving treatment of phosphate rock with nitric acid or a mixture of nitric, sulfuric, or phosphoric acids, usually followed by ammoniation. Water solubility of the ...
