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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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Immunofluorescence
Earth science; Soil science
Fluorescence resulting from a reaction between a substance and a specific antibody that is bound to a fluorescent dye.
Protocooperation
Earth science; Soil science
An association of mutual benefit to two or more species but without the cooperation being obligatory for their existence or the performance of some function.
Macropore
Earth science; Soil science
Large pores responsible for preferntial flow and rapid, far-reaching transport.
Inner sphere adsorption
Earth science; Soil science
Adsorption of ions that occurs with the elimination of water of hydration in the space between the adsorbed ion and the surface. The force of retention of ions involves both ionic and covalent ...
Maghemite
Earth science; Soil science
Fe2O3 A dark reddish-brown, magnetic iron oxide mineral chemically similar to hematite, but structurally similar to magnetite. Often found in well-drained, highly weathered soils of tropical ...
Salt-affected soil
Earth science; Soil science
Soil that has been adversely modified for the growth of most crop plants by the presence of soluble salts, with or without high amounts of exchangeable sodium.
