"Soil minerals" refers to the natural substances found in soil that are important for plant growth. These minerals provide essential nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, which plants need to survive and thrive. Full definition
Due to negative nutrient balances as shown in Table 2, the question arises whether organic agriculture methods cause gradual loss of soil minerals. (fao.org)
But the rover has found soil minerals that normally form only in watery conditions. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
It's no secret that in recent decades soil minerals have become depleted, and because of this, our food quality has declined. (wellnessmama.com)