| Chernozem | |
|---|---|
| Chernozemic soil | |
 | |
| Used in | WRB, other |
| WRB code | CH |
| Profile | AhBC |
| Parent material | Loess |
| Climate | Humid continental |
Chernozem (/ˈtʃɜːrnəzɛm/ CHUR-nə-zem),[a] also called black soil, regur soil or black cotton soil, is a black-colored soil containing a high percentage of humus[3] (4% to 16%) and high percentages of phosphorus and ammonia compounds.[4] Chernozem is very fertile soil and can produce high agricultural yields with its high moisture-storage capacity.[b] Chernozems are a Reference Soil Group of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB).
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