soil fertility
[sɔɪl fɜːrˈtɪləti]
noun
fertilidade do solo
1. The capacity of soil to sustain plant growth and provide essential nutrients for crops
The farmer improved soil fertility by adding compost and rotating crops.
O agricultor melhorou a fertilidade do solo adicionando composto e rotacionando as culturas.
2. The presence and availability of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) in soil necessary for plant development
Soil fertility testing revealed a deficiency in phosphorus content.
O teste de fertilidade do solo revelou uma deficiência de fósforo.
3. The biological and chemical properties of soil that support productive agriculture
Maintaining soil fertility is essential for sustainable farming practices.
Manter a fertilidade do solo é essencial para práticas agrícolas sustentáveis.
Soil fertility is a critical concept in Brazilian agriculture, particularly in regions like Mato Grosso and São Paulo, which are major agricultural producers. The term is frequently discussed in the context of sustainable farming, environmental conservation, and the use of organic fertilizers versus chemical inputs. In the USA, soil fertility discussions often relate to industrial farming practices and soil conservation efforts.
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