In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Composition of Soil Air 2. Factors Affecting the Composition of Soil Air 3. Gaseous Exchange between Soil and Atmosphere 4. Soil Aeration. The volume of the soil that is not occupied by soil particles is known as 'Pore Space'. The pore space is usually occupied by air and water. The air filled [...]
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 [...]