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Density of Soil: Meaning and Types

After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and types of density of soil.   Meaning of Density: Density is the weight per unit volume of a substance. It is expressed in gram per cubic centimeter or pound per cubic foot or mega gram per cubic metre (Mg m-3). Two density measurements—particle density and bulk density are common [...]

By |2016-07-20T07:51:54+00:00July 20, 2016|Soil|Comments Off on Density of Soil: Meaning and Types

Soil and Plant Growth

This article throws light upon the ten main physical properties of soil that influence plant growth. The physical properties are: 1. Soil Texture 2. Soil Structure 3. Soil Density 4. Soil Porosity 5. Soil Consistency 6. Soil Compaction, Compression and Soil Crusting 7. Soil Water 8. Soil Air 9. Soil Temperature 10. Soil Colour. Physical Property # 1. Soil Texture: [...]

By |2016-07-20T07:51:09+00:00July 20, 2016|Soil Condition|Comments Off on Soil and Plant Growth
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