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Record 1 2003-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Silviculture
  • Soil Science
CONT

humus: A general term for the more or less decomposed (plant and animal) residues in the soil, litter therefore being excluded. Humus layer is a general term for the surface layers composed of or dominated by organic material, whether unincorporated or incorporated with mineral soil, or at some intermediate stage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Sylviculture
  • Science du sol
CONT

humus : Au sens large, ensemble des résidus végétaux et animaux plus ou moins décomposés à la surface du sol forestier (non compris la litière). La couche humifère désigne d'une façon générale les horizons de surface composés totalement ou en partie de matière organique plus ou moins intimement mélangée, ou non, au sol minéral.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecosistemas
  • Silvicultura
  • Ciencia del suelo
DEF

Parte superior del suelo que presenta rasgos característicos por su contenido en humus.

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