After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Soil Structure 2. Classes of Soil Structure 3. Grades 4. Improvement 5. Importance. Types of Soil Structure: The type of soil structure refers to the general shape of peds. The general shape of the peds is as described below: (a) Platy Structure: The horizontal azes of peds are much [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the bulk density of soils and factors affecting it. Bulk Density of Soils: Bulk density of soils is the weight of dry soil solid per unit volume of soil. This soil volume is the sum of the volume occupied by soil solids and volume occupied by air. Factors Affecting the Bulk Density [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Aeration 2. Causes of Poor Aeration 3. Mechanism of Gaseous Exchange 4. Aeration Status of Soils 5. Factors Affecting 6. Importance. Definition of Soil Aeration: Soil aeration is phenomenon of rapid exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the soil pore space and the atmosphere, in order to [...]