Soil is the most fundamental and basic
resource. Traditionally, the soils main function has been
as a medium for plant growth. Now, along with the
increasing concerns of food security, soil has multi-
functionality including environmental quality, the global
climate change, and repository for urban/industrial waste.
Soil supports a complex ecosystem, which supports the
plants on the surface and creates new soil by breaking down
rocks and sand. This microscopic ecosystem has co-evolved
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