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 of the Soil: Since the [...]
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 black to dark brown. (ii) [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the influence of soil temperature on plant growth and nutrition. 1. Germination of Seeds: The germination of the different seeds is greatly influenced by the variation in soil temperature. If the temperature is too low, the seed fails to germinate or germinate at a slow rate. On the other hand, seeds may [...]