SoilSoil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, water, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some…View analysis →
Soil erosionSoil erosion is the denudation or wearing away of the upper layer of soil. It is a form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive…View analysis →
Soil formationSoil formation, also known as pedogenesis, is the process of soil genesis as regulated by the effects of place, environment, and history. Biogeochemical processes act to both…View analysis →
Soil animalsSoil harbours a huge number of animal species (30% of arthropods live in soil), whether over their entire life or at least during larval stages. Soil offers protection against…View analysis →
Soil fertilitySoil fertility refers to the ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality…View analysis →
Soil scienceSoil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and…View analysis →
Soil structureIn geotechnical engineering, soil structure describes the arrangement of the solid parts of the soil and of the pore space located between them. It is determined by how…View analysis →
Red soilRed soil is a type of soil that typically develops in warm, temperate, and humid climates and comprises approximately 13% of Earth's soil. It contains thin organic and…View analysis →
