Preferred Term:
peat soils
Definition:
Soil type derived from dead organic matter in a wet area. The reduced available oxygen results in slower decomposition of the organic material so that the plant residues are recognizable.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24690
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