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HUMIFICATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

The formation of humus by decomposing organic matter.

OBS

In humus, the initial structures or shapes can no longer be recognized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Ensemble des transformations aboutissant à la production de substances humiques (humus) à partir de tissus végétaux [...] apportés au sol par les organismes morts, les résidus de récoltes, les amendements et les déchets organiques.

OBS

Dans l'humus, les formes ou la structure du matériau originel ne sont plus perceptibles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
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