Soil Classification is the categorization of soils into defined groups based on their physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties and their processes of formation. It provides a framework to understand soil diversity and predict soil behavior under various land-use scenarios. Systems like USDA Soil Taxonomy and the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) enable effective communication among soil scientists and land managers, aiding in agricultural planning, engineering, and environmental conservation. Source: USDA-NRCS (1999). Soil Taxonomy: A Basic System of Soil Classification for Making and Interpreting Soil Surveys; FAO (2015). World Reference Base for Soil Resources.
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