In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Types of Soil Reaction 2. Soil pH 3. Factors Controlling Soil Reaction 4. Influence. Types of Soil Reaction: One of the outstanding physiological characteristics of the soil solution is its reaction. Soil reaction influences many physical and chemical properties of soil. The growth and activity of plant and soil organisms depend on [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Methods of Expressing Soil Reaction 2. Ranges in Soil Reaction 3. Factors 4. Influence on Nutrient Availability and Plant Growth 5. Influence on the Activity of Microorganisms. Methods of Expressing Soil Reaction: Since soil reaction is the relationship between the concentration of H+ and OH ions in the soil suspension which [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the influence of soil reaction on availability of nutrients:- 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Calcium and Magnesium 5. Iron, Aluminium and Manganese 6. Sulphur 7. Micronutrients. 1. Nitrogen: Plant absorbs most of their nitrogen in the form of nitrate whose availability depends on the activity of nitrifying bacteria. The microorganisms [...]