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Table 8 Main factors influencing yield potential of the soils

From: Assessing the relevance of atmospheric heavy metal deposition with regard to ecosystem integrity and human health in Germany

Individual parameter

Synthesis to the main influencing factors

Usable field capacity

Porosity with dead water (tendency to waterlogging) risk of dehydration

Influence of groundwater and backwater

Soil water balance

Cation exchange capacity

Usable field capacity

Humus content

Nutrient balance

Thoroughness

Rootability

Hardening tendency

Soil structure