After reading this article you will learn about the nature and sources of soluble salts found in soil. Nature of Soluble Salts: Soluble salts, as referred to in soil science, are those inorganic chemicals that are more soluble than gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O), which has a solubility of 0.241 gm. per 100 ml of water at 0°C. Common table salt (NaCl) has [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and habitats of brackish water. Meaning of Brackish Water: Brackish water is water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater. It may result from mixing of seawater with fresh water, as in estuaries, or it may occur in brackish fossil aquifers. The word comes [...]
This article throws light upon the three ways for the measurement of bacterial growth. The ways are: 1. Determination of the Number of Cells. 2. Determination of Cell Mass 3. Determination of Cell Activity. Way # 1. Determination of the Number of Cells Directly: Breed Method: A known volume of cell suspension (0.01 ml) is spread uniformly over a glass [...]