In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Sources of Soil Organic Matter 2. Composition of Organic Residues 3. Decomposition 4. Factors Affecting the Rate 5. Role 6. Maintenance. Contents: Sources of Soil Organic Matter Composition of Organic Residues Decomposition of Organic Compounds in Soil Factors Affecting the Rate of Decomposition Role of Organic Matter Maintenance of Organic Matter in [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Organic Matter 2. Origin of Organic Matter 3. Nature and Composition. Meaning of Organic Matter: Soil organic matter consists of decomposing plant and animal residues. In addition to these materials, soil organic matter contains living and dead microbial cells, microbially synthesized compounds and a number of derivatives produced as [...]
This article provides notes on the Carbon: Nitrogen (C: N) ratio in soil. It is the intimate relationship between organic matter and nitrogen contents of soils. The ratio of the weight of organic carbon to the weight of total nitrogen in a soil or organic material is known as C: N ratio. The importance of C: N ratio in controlling [...]