Preferred Term:
soil quality
Definition:
The capacity of a specific kind of soil to function, within natural or managed ecosystem boundaries, to sustain plant and animal productivity, maintain or enhance water and air quality, and support human health and habitation. In short, the capacity of the soil to function.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- soil health
- soil condition
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/35826
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