After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between porosity and density of soil. % soil space = bulk density/particle density Since, % pore space + % soil space = 100 or % pore space 100 - % solid space or % pore space = 100 – bulk density/particle density × 100 % pore space = 100 (1 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between percentage base saturation of soil and its ph. The determination of soil pH is comparatively more easier than that of determining base saturation. If pH is determined the base saturation can then be estimated approximately. A low percentage base saturation means acidity, whereas a percentage base saturation approaching 100 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between soil and moisture. 1. Field Capacity: Assume that water is applied to the surface of a soil. With the downward movement of water all macro and micro pores are filed up. The soil is said to be saturated with respect to water and is at maximum water-holding capacity or [...]