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• Macropore — Macropores are large diameter (more than 50 nm, see macroporous materials) conduits in the soil, created by such agents as plant roots, soil cracks, or soil fauna. Macropores increase the hydraulic conductivity of the soil, allowing water to… …   Wikipedia

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