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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. soil science
  3. soil
  4. soil types
  5. chemical soil types
  6. peat soils

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peat soils

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Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24690

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