After reading this article you will learn about the importance of soil aeration in the growth of plants. 1. Growth of Plants and the Development of Roots: The growth of plants are adversely affected by poor aeration namely: (i) The development of plant roots are restricted or inhibited, (ii) The absorption of water and nutrients […]
Importance of Soil Aeration in the Growth of Plants
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11 Main Factors that Influence the Soil Temperature
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This article throws light upon the eleven main factors that influence the soil temperature. The factors are: 1. Composition of the Soil 2. Soil Structure 3. Soil Texture 4. Soil Moisture 5. Soil Colour 6. Vegetation 7. Irrigation and Drainage 8. Topography 9. Compactness of the Soil 10. Climate 11. Season. Factor # 1. Composition […]
Soil Colour: Factors, Determination and Its Implication
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Factors Affecting Soil Colour 2. Determination of Soil Colour 3. Implication. Factors Affecting Soil Colour: There are various factors or soil constituents that influence the soil colour which are as follows: (i) Organic Matter: Soils containing high amount of organic matter show the colour variation from […]