eloperäiset
Eloperäiset is a Finnish term used in scientific contexts to designate materials and substances of biological origin. It corresponds to the English term organic and is used across disciplines such as soil science, geology, ecology, and environmental science to refer to matter derived from living organisms, including recently dead plant and animal material, detritus, humus, and fossilized remains.
In soils, eloperäiset maalajit are soils dominated by organic matter, such as peat and other humus-rich soils.
Ecologically, organic matter plays a key role in nutrient cycling, soil structure, water retention, and carbon
Classification and measurement of eloperäiset materials typically rely on the amount of organic matter present, often