After reading this article you will learn about the recycling and priming action of organic matter. Recycling of Organic Matter: Generally crop residues should be left on or returned to the soil. This guideline takes advantage of the benefits of organic matter in soil, its aggregation of soil particles, improvement of aeration status, infiltration and […]
Recycling and Priming Action of Organic Matter
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Essay on the Carbon Cycle
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After reading this essay you will learn about the carbon cycle. Carbon is a common constituent of all organic matter (plant and animal residues). Carbon is continually being fixed into organic form by photosynthetic organisms under the influence of light and once bound, the carbon becomes unavailable for use in the generation of new plant […]
Notes on the Carbon: Nitrogen (C: N) Ratio in Soil
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This article provides notes on the Carbon: Nitrogen (C: N) ratio in soil. It is the intimate relationship between organic matter and nitrogen contents of soils. The ratio of the weight of organic carbon to the weight of total nitrogen in a soil or organic material is known as C: N ratio. The importance of […]