ravinneköyhät
Ravinneköyhät refers to soil or water bodies that are deficient in essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, which are crucial for plant and algal growth. This condition is often a natural characteristic of certain ecosystems, such as sandy soils or oligotrophic lakes. In agriculture, ravinneköyhät soils can limit crop yields and necessitate the addition of fertilizers to improve fertility.
In aquatic environments, ravinneköyhät water is typically characterized by low biological productivity. These bodies of water
The term "ravinneköyhät" is Finnish and directly translates to "nutrient-poor." Understanding the nutrient status of soil