Topsoil organic carbon content

LUCAS Topsoil Module include data from 19,969 samples from 25 Member States. Samples have been analysed for the percentage of coarse fragments, particle size distribution (% clay, silt and sand content), pH (in CaCl2 and H2O), organic carbon (g/kg), carbonate content (g/kg), phosphorous content (mg/kg)

Data host: 

Joint Research Centre

Unit of Measurement: 

gramme/kilogramme (g/kg)

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Type of Indicator source: 

  • Scientific institute