Published September 8, 2025 | Version 1.1
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Multi-Depth Soil Attributes Dataset

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This dataset is directly associated with the peer-reviewed data paper published in the Geoscience Data Journal (DOI: 10.1002/gdj3.70052), which provides a detailed description of data sources, processing workflow, validation procedures, and potential applications. For additional scientific context and technical details, users are encouraged to consult the data paper and, optionally, the accompanying README (newer version).

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Funding

Coordenação de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
PDPG-posdoc/88887.691645/2022-00

Dates

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2025-09-08
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