Definitions
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- noun The ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices.
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek ἔδαφος (edaphos, "ground") + -ology.
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Soil science, whether edaphology or pedology, is designed to deal with the nature and properties of soils relevant to plant growth.
reesetee commented on the word edaphology
One of two main divisions of soil science, the other being pedology. Edaphology is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants.
October 24, 2008