edaphic

/ɪˈdæfɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the soil, especially its physical and chemical properties and how they affect living things.
    • Certain edaphic characteristics, such as drainage, make this field ideal for rice cultivation.
    • Edaphic factors like pH and mineral content determine which plants can grow in a region.
    • The farmer studied edaphic conditions to improve his crop yield.
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