Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Soil Structure 2. Genesis of Soil Structure 3. Evaluation 4. Influence on Soil Physical Properties 5. Importance. Classification of Soil Structure: Soil structure is described under three categories: I. Types, II. Classes and III. Grades. I. Types of Structure: It is determined by the […]
Soil Structure: Classification, Genesis and Evaluation
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9 Main Factors Affecting Soil Structure
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This article throws light upon the nine main factors affecting soil structure. The factors are: 1. Climate 2. Organic Matter 3. Adsorbed Cations 4. Tillage 5. Type of Vegetation 6. Plant Roots 7. Soil Organisms 8. Manurial Practices and Crop Rotation 9. Alternate Wetting and Drying. Factor # 1. Climate: Climate influences the degree of […]
Nature of Soil Separates: Physical, Mineralogical and Chemical
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After reading this article you will learn about the physical, mineralogical and chemical nature of soil separates. Physical Nature of Soil Separates: Soil separates consist of stones, gravels, sands, silts and clays. Their nature is described briefly. (i) Stone, Gravel and Sands (Coarse Fragments): Stones and gravels range in size from 2 mm upward and […]