Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the carbon located in soils, resulting from the degradation of organic matter (such as vegetation litter) by soil organisms.
Adapted from: European Commission (2021) EU Missions: A Soil Deal for Europe – Implementation Plan.
Related term: Soil organic carbon stock
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The sole responsibility for the content of this document lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union.