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soil organic matter

Acronym: SOM

Definition Source References

Matter consisting of plant and/or animal organic materials, and the conversion products of those materials in soils.

Land degradation and restoration assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment, Sustainable use assessment ISO, 2013

Matter consisting of plant and/or animal organic materials, and the conversion products of those materials in soils (ISO, 2013).

Americas assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme)