Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about the recycling and priming action of organic matter. Recycling of Organic Matter: Generally crop residues should be left on or returned to the soil. This guideline takes advantage of the benefits of organic matter in soil, its aggregation of soil particles, improvement of aeration status, infiltration and […]
Recycling and Priming Action of Organic Matter
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Humus in Soil: Synthesis and Colloidal Characteristics
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After reading this article you will learn about the synthesis and colloidal characteristics of humus in soil. Synthesis of Humus: Humus is a heterogeneous mixture of complex organic compounds. The bulk of these compounds have resulted from decomposition and synthesis. The organic residues which undergo breakdown and transformation are complex in nature, containing carbohydrates, proteins […]
Organic Matter: Maintenance and Role
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After reading this article you will learn about the maintenance and role of organic matter in soil. Maintenance of Soil Organic Matter: Carbon: Nitrogen (C: N) Ratio: The ratio of the weight of organic carbon (C) to the weight of total nitrogen (N) in a soil (or organic material), is known as C : N […]