Mollisols, often referred to as “prairie soils,” stand as a testament to nature’s ingenious craftsmanship, fostering environments where fertility and productivity intertwine harmoniously. These soils, ...

Figure 9: Examples of Mollisols (grassland soils) formed from loess. Both soils have mean annual precipitation of 450 mm. The Ustoll (a) has an ustic soil moisture regime and the Xeroll (b ...