In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature 2. Role of Soil Temperature 3. Management 4. Measurement. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature: The Soil temperature depends upon at least three factors, directly or indirectly as follows: (i) The net amount of heat absorbed by soil. (ii) The heat energy required to bring a change in the soil [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Importance of Soil Temperature 2. Factors Affecting Soil Temperature 3. Heat Balance 4. Daily and Seasonal Variation 5. Control. Importance of Soil Temperature: Temperature begins to affect soil characteristics from the stage of weathering of its parent rock. Temperature fluctuates frequently enough to crack and exfoliate hard rocks which are finally [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the influence of soil temperature on plant growth and nutrition. 1. Germination of Seeds: The germination of the different seeds is greatly influenced by the variation in soil temperature. If the temperature is too low, the seed fails to germinate or germinate at a slow rate. On the other hand, seeds may [...]