In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature 2. Role of Soil Temperature 3. Management 4. Measurement. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature: The Soil temperature depends upon at least three factors, directly or indirectly as follows: (i) The net amount of heat absorbed by soil. (ii) The heat energy required to bring a change in the soil [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Importance of Soil Temperature 2. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature 3. Heat Balance 4. Daily and Seasonal Variation 5. Control. Importance of Soil Temperature: Temperature begins to affect soil characteristics from the stage of weathering of its parent rock. Temperature fluctuates frequently enough to crack and exfoliate hard rocks which are finally [...]
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 [...]