edaphic

edaphic Definition

edaph·ic (ē daf′ik, i-)

adjective

Ecol. pertaining to the chemical and physical characteristics of the soil, without reference to climate

Etymology: < Gr edaphos, soil, earth, bottom (prob. < or akin to hedos, seat, chair < IE *sedos- < base *sed-, sit) + -ic

edaphic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

factor: Outline content: Location of crop production in relation to climatic and edaphic factors.
condition: Sedges dominate the sward with a variety of associated herbs depending on local edaphic conditions.

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