Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)
Benchmark Value
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Evidence & Context
A critical threshold of <0.9% SOC (0-10 cm) is identified, below which soil function is significantly compromised, particularly in low-rainfall cropping zones.
Critical lower threshold of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) in the 0-10 cm soil layer below which soil function is significantly compromised.
Lower critical threshold for SOC indicating impaired soil function.
Below this threshold, soil function such as nutrient supply, water infiltration, and structural stability are significantly compromised.
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
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