Upload NowIn this article we will discuss about how to measure soil moisture content. Direct Measurement of Soil Moisture Content in the Soil: (a) Gravimetric Method: Soil is dried at 105-110 °C and before and after the drying, weight of the soil is taken. And from the difference, moisture percentage is calculated. (b) Infra-Red Moisture Balance […]
How to Measure Soil Moisture Content? | Soil Science
Article shared by : 
Classification of Silicate Clays | Soil Science
Article shared by :
On the basis of number and arrangement of tetrahedral and octahedral sheets, silicate clays are classified into 3-different groups: 1. 1:1 Type Clay Minerals 2. 2:1 Type Minerals 3. 2: 1:1 Type Minerals. 1. 1:1 Type Clay Minerals: Such silicate clay is made up of one silica sheet and one alumina sheet combined. In soils, […]
Soil Organic Matter: Nature and Role | Soil Science
Article shared by :
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Nature of Soil Organic Matter 2. Types of Soil Organic Matter 3. Factors Affecting Organic Matter Decomposition 4. Role of Organic Matter. Nature of Soil Organic Matter: Soil Weight (i.e. of furrow slice) = 2×106kg/ha Nitrogen status of Soil is 0.03-0.05%N means 1000kg of N/ ha. Total […]