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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. soil science
  3. soil processes and phenomena
  4. soil function

Preferred term

soil function

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Any service, role, or task that soil performs, especially: 1) sustaining biological activity, diversity, and productivity; 2) regulating and partitioning water and solute flow; 3) filtering, buffering, degrading, and detoxifying potential pollutants; 4) storing and cycling nutrients; and 5) providing support for buildings and other structures and to protect archaeological treasures.

    Source: Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Health Glossary, USDA

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/335251

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