adjective
- relating to or influenced by the soil, especially the physical and chemical properties of soil as they affect plant growth
Usage: scientific; ecology
Examples
- The botanist studied the edaphic factors affecting tree growth in the forest.
- Edaphic conditions such as pH and nutrient content determine which plants can thrive.
- The research focused on edaphic influences on grassland ecosystems.
- Different edaphic environments support distinct plant communities.
- Soil moisture is an important edaphic factor for crop production.
- The ecologist examined edaphic variables across multiple study sites.