What is Soil Quality?

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Soil quality is a measure of how a specific soil functions. Soil is used to support plant growth, recycle dead material, control and filter water flows, hold up buildings and roads, and offer habitat for many plants and animals.
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The European Commission's Joint Research Centre proposed a definition, stating that. Soil quality is an account of the soil's ability to provide ecosystem and ... More »
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