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Record 1 2001-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Grain Growing
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
CONT

The black soil zone covers an area of approximately 17.4 million hectares. Typical soils of this zone - dark brown to black in colour - are deep, rich in organic matter and very fertile. They are the best of the grass and soils for growing wheat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Culture des céréales
  • Minoterie et céréales
CONT

La zone des sols noirs couvre une superficie d'environ 17,4 millions d'hectares. Les sols types de cette région, de couleur brun foncé à noire, sont profonds, riches en matières organiques et très fertiles. Ce sont les meilleurs de la région des Prairies pour la culture du blé.

Spanish

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