World Reference Base for Soil Resources 2014: International Soil Classification System for Naming Soils and Creating Legends for Soil Maps – Updated 2015
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| Author: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | ISBN: | 9789251304082 |
| Publisher: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Publication: | March 26, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| ISBN: | 9789251304082 |
| Publisher: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Publication: | March 26, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Every soil in the world can be allocated to one of the 32 Reference Soil Groups as defined in this document, and can further be characterized by a set of qualifiers. The resulting soil name provides information on soil genesis, soil ecological function and soil properties relevant for land use and management. The same system, refined slightly, may be used to name the units of soil map legends, thereby providing comprehensive spatial information. By accommodating national soil classification systems, the World Reference Base facilitates the worldwide correlation of soil information.
Every soil in the world can be allocated to one of the 32 Reference Soil Groups as defined in this document, and can further be characterized by a set of qualifiers. The resulting soil name provides information on soil genesis, soil ecological function and soil properties relevant for land use and management. The same system, refined slightly, may be used to name the units of soil map legends, thereby providing comprehensive spatial information. By accommodating national soil classification systems, the World Reference Base facilitates the worldwide correlation of soil information.
