Soil Porosity


Definition of "Soil porosity"

Gloria Nowotarski
  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Extent to which soil has cavities or pores, thereby allowing water to pass through.
soil productivity;Ability of the soil to accomplish the desired objective such as its capacity for harvesting crops.


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