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ARENOSOL [1 record]

Record 1 2016-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

Coarse-grained, sandy soils.

OBS

May be found in virtually all climates, from [the] arctic to the tropics to the seasonal wet/dry temperate regions. Most extensive in arid regions, but also found where extensive rainfall ensures deep and thorough leaching of all other minerals.

OBS

arenosol: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
CONT

Les arénosols sont des sols peu développés sur des matériaux sableux exceptés les alluvions récents. Ces sols ne sont pas affectés par l'hydromorphie.

OBS

arénosol : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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