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What is the relevance of a holistic approach to soil health assessment and monitoring?
A holistic approach to soil health assessment and monitoring is relevant because it takes into consideration not only soil functional biodiversity, but also the genetic horizons of the soil profile and not just the topsoil.
What are the factors that influence the connotations of soil health?
The connotations of soil health are influenced by the environmental setting and may show high spatial and temporal dynamics.
Where is the biological activity often concentrated in the soil?
The biological activity is often concentrated in the surficial horizon of the soil.
Are deep soil horizons relevant for hosting biological communities?
Yes, deep soil horizons can host relevant biological communities.
What factors regulate the biological communities in deep soil horizons?
The biological communities in deep soil horizons are regulated by soil conditions that are usually different from those present in the topsoil.
Test your knowledge on soil health assessment and monitoring with this quiz. Learn about the importance of a holistic approach that considers soil functional biodiversity and genetic horizons in maintaining or recovering soil health.
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