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HUMUS DULCE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geology
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mull
1, record 1, English, mull
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forest mull 2, record 1, English, forest%20mull
correct
- mild humus 3, record 1, English, mild%20humus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A zoogenous forest humus form consisting of an intimate mixture of well-humified organic matter and mineral soil that makes a gradual transition to the horizon underneath. 4, record 1, English, - mull
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Various subgroups can be distinguished by the morphology and chemical characteristics. 4, record 1, English, - mull
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Géologie
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mull
1, record 1, French, mull
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- humus doux 2, record 1, French, humus%20doux
correct, masculine noun
- humus intermédiaire 3, record 1, French, humus%20interm%C3%A9diaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Humus forestier zoogène constitué d'un mélange homogène de matières organiques bien humifiées et de sol minéral, faisant une transition graduelle avec l'horizon sous-jacent. 4, record 1, French, - mull
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue plusieurs sous-groupes de mull établis suivant leur morphologie et leurs caractéristiques chimiques. 4, record 1, French, - mull
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Geología
- Ecosistemas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mull
1, record 1, Spanish, mull
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- humus dulce 2, record 1, Spanish, humus%20dulce
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de humus rico en bases, formado en medio aerobio, biológicamente activo y de mineralización rápida. 3, record 1, Spanish, - mull
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No es soluble en agua y [es] de difícil dispersión. Tiene núcleos muy polimerizados y pocos monómeros. 4, record 1, Spanish, - mull
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