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The fundamental soil-forming processes involved in the development of soil profile are described below: (i) Gleization: This process takes place in wet and cold Tundra regions where saline conditions do not exist. In this process there develops a compact structure less and sticky surface layer. This layer is blue-green in colour, poorly aerated and has reduced content of iron compounds. [...]

The word soil is derived from a Latin word 'solum' meaning earthy material in which plants grow. The study of soil is known as Soil science or Pedology (pedos = earth) or Edaphology (edaphos = soil). The study of soil is important in many respects. Soil is natural habitat for Plants and animals. It provides water and nutrients to the [...]