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calcium-deficient soil [1 record]

Record 1 2001-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Soil Science
CONT

Previous studies had shown that when lime (which is high in calcium), is added to calcium-deficient soil, the snail populations soar.

CONT

A number of bird species living in areas of calcium-poor soil have declined for no apparent reason.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Science du sol
Key term(s)
  • pauvre en calcium
  • déficitaire en calcium

Spanish

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