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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Erosion (erodibility) index (EI) Erosion (erodibility) index (EI) The term 'Erosion (erodibility) index (EI) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The erosion (sometimes called erodibility) index is created by dividing potential erosion (from all sources except gully erosion) by the T value, which is the rate of soil erosion above which long term productivity may be adversely affected. The erodibility index is used in the conservation compliance and Conservation Reserve Programs. For example, one of the eligibility requirements for the CRP is that land have an EI greater than 8'. Previous 5 Terms: ERN Erode erogenesis erosion erosion Next 5 Terms: erotetic erotogenic erotophobia Erratic ERS About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.