In a manner relating to or determined by soil conditions.
From edaphic + -ally (in the manner of). The adverbial form allows scientists to describe processes or conditions as they relate specifically to soil factors.
Ecologists use this term when explaining why a forest only grows in certain locations—the answer is often 'edaphically determined,' meaning the soil itself makes it possible or impossible.
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