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Soil Air: Composition and Factors | Soil Science

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 [...]

By Ankush J|2018-03-22T05:18:20+00:00March 22, 2018|Soil Air|Comments Off

Composition of Soil Air: 3 Factors

This article throws light upon the three main factors affecting the composition of soil air. The factors are: 1. Oxygen 2. Carbon Dioxide 3. Water Vapour. Factor # 1. Oxygen: The amount of O2 in soil air is much less than that of the atmospheric air. Plant roots and different micro-organisms require O2 for their metabolism which they take from [...]

By Shreeja D|2016-07-20T07:51:54+00:00July 20, 2016|Soil Air|Comments Off