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PEDOLOGIA [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pedology
1, record 1, English, pedology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scientific discipline that is concerned with all aspects of soils, including their physical and chemical properties, the role of organisms in soil production and in relation to soil character, the description of soil units, and the origin and formation of soils. 2, record 1, English, - pedology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It's one of two main branches of soil science, the other being edaphology. Pedology deals with pedogenesis, soil morphology, soil classification. 3, record 1, English, - pedology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes terms which refer to branches of soil science, such as pedology and edaphology are used as if synonymous with soil science. 4, record 1, English, - pedology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pédologie
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9dologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui étudie les sols et les horizons dans leurs relations réciproques (c'est-à-dire la couverture pédologique), ainsi que leurs caractères physiques, chroniques, hydriques, biologiques en lien avec leur position dans le paysage. 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9dologie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pédologie comporte donc deux divisions fondamentales : [L'une] liée à l'aspect statique de la science des sols : en particulier l'étude des constituants des sols, lesquels peuvent être minéraux ou organiques. En agronomie, l'étude des propriétés du sol permet de définir la fertilité. [L'autre] liée à l'aspect dynamique : la pédogénèse définit les processus physico-chimiques de la formation des sols et sert de base à la classification génétique des sols. 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9dologie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pedología
1, record 1, Spanish, pedolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estudio del suelo en sí mismo y en sus relaciones con el medio en sus pedogénesis y sus implicaciones prácticas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pedolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pedología estudia la descripción, génesis y clasificación de los suelos, mientras que la edafología es la ciencia que trata del suelo únicamente en tanto que medio vital para los seres vivos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - pedolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Algunos autores clasifican la "edafología" y la "pedología" como dos ramas pertenecientes a la "ciencia del suelo". Otros tratan estos tres términos como sinónimos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - pedolog%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soil scientist
1, record 2, English, soil%20scientist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A soil scientist is a person who is qualified to evaluate and interpret soils and soil-related data for the purpose of understanding soil resources as they contribute to not only agricultural production, but as they affect environmental quality and as they are managed for protection of human health and the environment ... Soil scientists are engaged in a variety of professional activities that involve direct applications of Soil Science knowledge. This work is often conducted in coordination with non-Soil Science professionals. 2, record 2, English, - soil%20scientist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classically, a "scientist" is one who is "learned" in a particular field. In Soil Science, the scientist does add to the body of knowledge, but in our new paradigm, the soil scientist is also the practitioner of the body of knowledge that is employed for making judgements and evaluations of the use of soil resources, or impact upon soil by cultural activities (e.g., land-use planning). 2, record 2, English, - soil%20scientist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 2115 - Other Professional Occupations in Physical Sciences. 3, record 2, English, - soil%20scientist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- scientifique en science du sol
1, record 2, French, scientifique%20en%20science%20du%20sol
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 2115 -Autres professionnels/professionnelles des sciences physiques. 2, record 2, French, - scientifique%20en%20science%20du%20sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- científico del suelo
1, record 2, Spanish, cient%C3%ADfico%20del%20suelo
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Científico del suelo" abarca a los edafólogos y pedólogos pero el uso de esta designación no está muy difundido. La materia que comprende la edafología y la pedología sí se designa "ciencia del suelo" en los países de habla hispana. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cient%C3%ADfico%20del%20suelo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comparar com "edafólogo", "pedólogo", "edafología", "pedología" y "ciencia del suelo". 2, record 2, Spanish, - cient%C3%ADfico%20del%20suelo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-08-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Soil Science
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- edaphologist
1, record 3, English, edaphologist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An edaphologist, considering soils in relation to their use as media for growing plants, may define soil as a mixture of mineral and organic matter that is capable of supporting plant life. 1, record 3, English, - edaphologist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes terms which refer to branches of soil science, such as pedology and edaphology, are used as if synonymous with soil science. The diversity of names associated with this discipline is related to the various associations concerned. 2, record 3, English, - edaphologist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Because an understanding of soil science is important to the correct practice of a wide variety of disciplines, it is not unusual to find soils specialists within related disciplines. Soils specialists within related disciplines sometimes choose to refer to themselves as soils scientists, leading to some confusion as to qualifications. 1, record 3, English, - edaphologist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Science du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- édaphologue
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9daphologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pédologues étudient et classent les sols comme ils sont dans l'environnement naturel; les édaphologues étudient les propriétés du sol en fonction de la production de nourriture et de fibre. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9daphologue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- edafólogo
1, record 3, Spanish, edaf%C3%B3logo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparar con "pedólogo", "científico del suelo", "edafología", "pedología" y "ciencia del suelo". 2, record 3, Spanish, - edaf%C3%B3logo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- edaphology
1, record 4, English, edaphology
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science that deals with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants, including man's use of land for plant growth. 2, record 4, English, - edaphology
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term is also applied to the study of how soil influences man's overall use of the land. General subfields within edaphology are agricultural soil science (known by the term agrology in some regions outside of the United States and Canada) and environmental soil science. 3, record 4, English, - edaphology
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It's one of two main branches of soil sciences, the other being pedology. 4, record 4, English, - edaphology
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- édaphologie
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9daphologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui a pour objet l'étude de l'influence des sols sur les organismes vivants, en particulier les plantes, et de l'utilisation agricole du sol par l'homme. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9daphologie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Beaucoup d'auteurs ne font pas la distinction entre «édaphologie» et «pédologie» bien que ce soit deux branches distinctes de la science des sols. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9daphologie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- edafología
1, record 4, Spanish, edafolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ciencia que estudia la naturaleza y condiciones del suelo -composición, estructura, etc.- en su relación con las plantas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - edafolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es de gran utilidad para conseguir la formación de mapas de suelo que permitan lograr el máximo de producción, a base de aplicar los fertilizantes más adecuados que complementen los nutrientes del terreno estudiado, o que cubran las deficiencias detectadas en el mismo. Es de gran importancia en la mejora de la agricultura, y una de las bases fundamentales de la revolución verde. 2, record 4, Spanish, - edafolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La pedología estudia la descripción, génesis y clasificación de los suelos mientras que la edafología es la ciencia que trata del suelo únicamente en tanto que medio vital para los seres vivos. 3, record 4, Spanish, - edafolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Algunos autores clasifican la "edafología" y la "pedología" como dos ramas pertenecientes a la "ciencia del suelo". Otros tratan estos tres términos como sinónimos. 4, record 4, Spanish, - edafolog%C3%ADa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-08-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- soil science
1, record 5, English, soil%20science
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science dealing with soil as a natural resource. 2, record 5, English, - soil%20science
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It includes: soil formation, classification, and mapping; the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; and the management of soils for various purposes such as the production of agricultural and forest crops, the construction of roads, and others. 2, record 5, English, - soil%20science
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sometimes terms which refer to branches of soil science, such as pedology and edaphology are used as if synonymous with soil science. 3, record 5, English, - soil%20science
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- science du sol
1, record 5, French, science%20du%20sol
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- science des sols 2, record 5, French, science%20des%20sols
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui traite des sols en tant que ressource naturelle. 2, record 5, French, - science%20du%20sol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comprend la formation des sols, la classification et la cartographie; les propriétés physiques, chimiques et biologiques des sols; ainsi que la gestion des sols à des fins variées, telles que l'agriculture et la foresterie, la construction des routes, etc. 2, record 5, French, - science%20du%20sol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «pédologie» désigne davantage l'étude du sol dans ses aspects physiques, climatiques et chimiques (classification, prospection) tandis que «science du sol» est un terme plus vaste comportant tous les aspects physiques, chimiques et biologiques du sol. 3, record 5, French, - science%20du%20sol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciencia del suelo
1, record 5, Spanish, ciencia%20del%20suelo
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Algunos autores clasifican la "edafología" y la "pedología" como dos ramas pertenecientes a la "ciencia del suelo". Otros tratan estos tres términos como sinónimos. 2, record 5, Spanish, - ciencia%20del%20suelo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Soil Science
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soil scientist
1, record 6, English, soil%20scientist
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soil scientist: Studies soil characteristics and maps soil types, and investigates responses of soils to known management practices to determine use capabilities of soils effects of alternative practices on soil productivity ... 2, record 6, English, - soil%20scientist
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Science du sol
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agronome pédologue
1, record 6, French, agronome%20p%C3%A9dologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- científico del suelo
1, record 6, Spanish, cient%C3%ADfico%20del%20suelo
see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Científico del suelo" abarca a los edafólogos y pedólogos pero el uso de esta designación no está muy difundido. La materia que comprende la edafología y la pedología sí se designa "ciencia del suelo" en los países de habla hispana. 2, record 6, Spanish, - cient%C3%ADfico%20del%20suelo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comparar com "edafólogo", "pedólogo", "edafología", "pedología" y "ciencia del suelo". 2, record 6, Spanish, - cient%C3%ADfico%20del%20suelo
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Soil Science
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pedologist
1, record 7, English, pedologist
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes terms which refer to branches of soil science, such as "pedology" ... and "edaphology" ..., are used as if synonymous with "soil science." The diversity of names associated with this discipline is related to the various associations concerned ... Because an understanding of soil science is important to the correct practice of a wide variety of disciplines, it is not unusual to find soils specialists within related disciplines. Soils specialists within related disciplines sometimes choose to refer to themselves as "soils scientists", leading to some confusion as to qualifications. 2, record 7, English, - pedologist
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Science du sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pédologue
1, record 7, French, p%C3%A9dologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de l'étude des sols et de la couverture pédologique. 2, record 7, French, - p%C3%A9dologue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pédologue décrit les sols suivant l'assemblage des différents horizons et établi un profil de sol. De nombreux critères comme la granulométrie, la nature chimique, l'origine, l'épaisseur des horizons, les différentes phases [...] entrent en jeu. 3, record 7, French, - p%C3%A9dologue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pedólogo
1, record 7, Spanish, ped%C3%B3logo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] los pedólogos interpretaban las características de los suelos como resultantes de la interacción de las condiciones ambientales que prevalecían en la época en que se examinaban. 1, record 7, Spanish, - ped%C3%B3logo
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparar con "edafólogo", "científico del suelo", "edafología", "pedología" y "ciencia del suelo". 2, record 7, Spanish, - ped%C3%B3logo
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