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Illuviation

The deposition of materials such as clay, organic matter, or salts that have been leached from upper soil horizons into lower ones.

Related terms

  • Deposition

    The settling of soil particles or other materials transported by wind, water, or ice, leading to sediment accumulation.

  • Clay

    Soil particles smaller than 0.002 mm in diameter, known for high surface area, water-holding ability, and plasticity. Also used as a soil textural class.

  • Organic matter

    All organic material in soil, from fresh residues to stable humus, crucial for fertility and structure.

  • Soil

    The upper layer of earth consisting of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, essential for plant growth and ecosystems.

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REACT4MED Project (Grant Agreement No. 2122) is funded by PRIMA, the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area, a Programme supported by Horizon 2020, the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

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