Soil type determines soil health more than previously thought, study finds.
The study looked at how soil quality factors and indicators are related to soil type and vegetation cover. They found that soil organic matter is the most important factor in determining soil types and vegetation classes. Soil types alone cannot predict soil quality indicators, but when combined with vegetation classes, they can help characterize different soil types. Vegetation cover has a stronger influence on soil quality indicators than soil types. Overall, the study shows that traditional soil classifications can be used alongside vegetation classes to understand soil quality better.