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Healthy Soil—Condition for Sustainability and Development of the Argo- and Sociospheres (Problem-Analytical Review)

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The characteristics of a healthy soil ecosystem and the health soil requirements for the agro- and sociospheres are considered. Soil health indicators are discussed, including scientific and actual criteria and parameters. The indicators of soil quality and their integrating characteristics of soil health, proposed to guide land users, soil ecologists and soil appraisal specialists, are analyzed.

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    A. M. Semenov

  2. All-Russia Research Institute of Phytopathology, Odintsovo district, 143050, Bolshie Vyazemy, Moscow oblast, Russia

    M. S. Sokolov, A. M. Semenov, Yu. Ya. Spiridonov & A. P. Glinushkin

  3. Novosibirsk State Agrarian University, 630039, Novosibirsk, Russia

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To the memory of Mikhail Sergeevich Sokolov, a passionate supporter, devoted enthusiast, and popularizer of the “Healthy Soil” concept.

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Sokolov, M.S., Semenov, A.M., Spiridonov, Y.Y. et al. Healthy Soil—Condition for Sustainability and Development of the Argo- and Sociospheres (Problem-Analytical Review). Biol Bull Russ Acad Sci 47, 18–26 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062359020010148

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