Soil ecology

Soil ecology studies interactions among soil organisms and their environment. It is a branch of ecology particularly concerned with the cycling of nutrients, soil aggregate formation, and soil biodiversity. Soil is a complex environment made of physical, chemical, and biological entities that frequently interact. Soil supports a wide range of bacteria, plants, fungi, and other organisms, making it an essential ecosystem of terrestrial biodiversity.

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