Chernozem
| Chernozem | |
|---|---|
| Chernozemic soil | |
| Used in | WRB, other |
| WRB code | CH |
| Profile | AhBC |
| Parent material | Loess |
| Climate | Humid continental |
Chernozem (/ˈtʃɜːrnəzɛm/ CHUR-nə-zem), also called black soil, regur soil or black cotton soil, is a black-colored soil containing a high percentage of humus (4% to 16%) and high percentages of phosphorus and ammonia compounds. Chernozem is very fertile soil and can produce high agricultural yields with its high moisture-storage capacity. Chernozems are a Reference Soil Group of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB).