After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Porosity of Soil 2. Types of Pores in Soil 3. Factors Affecting Porosity of Soil. Meaning of Porosity of Soil: Pore-spaces (also called voids) in a soil consist of that portion of the soil volume not occupied by solids, either mineral or organic. The pore-space under field conditions, are [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and types of density of soil. Meaning of Density: Density is the weight per unit volume of a substance. It is expressed in gram per cubic centimeter or pound per cubic foot or mega gram per cubic metre (Mg m-3). Two density measurements—particle density and bulk density are common [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Aeration 2. Composition of Soil Aeration 3. Characterization. Definition of Soil Aeration: Soil aeration may be defined as the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen gases between the soil pore space and the aerial atmosphere. So, a well aerated soil is one in which gases are available to [...]