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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the importance of soil aeration in physical and biological properties of soil. Importance of Soil Aeration in Physical Properties of Soil: i. Texture: Soil texture refers to the relative amounts of inorganic particles i.e. sand, silt and clay. Sand grains are large and coarse, clay particles are very fine and smooth, and [...]