After reading this article you will learn about the bulk density of soils and factors affecting it. Bulk Density of Soils: Bulk density of soils is the weight of dry soil solid per unit volume of soil. This soil volume is the sum of the volume occupied by soil solids and volume occupied by air. […]
Bulk Density of Soils and Factors Affecting It
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Soil Aeration: Definition, Factors and Importance
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Aeration 2. Causes of Poor Aeration 3. Mechanism of Gaseous Exchange 4. Aeration Status of Soils 5. Factors Affecting 6. Importance. Definition of Soil Aeration: Soil aeration is phenomenon of rapid exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the soil pore space and […]
Soil Temperature: Importance, Factors and Its Control
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Importance of Soil Temperature 2. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature 3. Heat Balance 4. Daily and Seasonal Variation 5. Control. Importance of Soil Temperature: Temperature begins to affect soil characteristics from the stage of weathering of its parent rock. Temperature fluctuates frequently enough to crack and exfoliate […]