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Record 1 2004-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Air Pollution
CONT

Most growing plants require special soil conditions for healthy and thrifty growth. Many flowering plants demand slightly acid soil or they wither and die.

OBS

A soil material having a pH of less than 7.0.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Pollution de l'air
CONT

La plupart des plants ont besoin, pour croître et se développer, d'une terre dont la composition répond à leurs besoins. La majorité des plants à fleurs ont besoin d'une terre légèrement acide, faute de quoi ces dernières s'étiolent et meurent.

OBS

Matériau du sol d'un pH inférieur à 7,0.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Contaminación del aire
DEF

Suelo de pH inferior a 6,6.

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