Upload NowThis article throws light upon the five pathways through which the changes of soil as well as fertilizer nitrogen takes place. The pathways are: 1. Mineralisation 2. Immobilization 3. Fixation of Nitrogen in Soils 4. Losses of Nitrogen from Soils 5. De-Nitrification. Pathway # 1. Mineralisation: Mineralisation of nitrogen is defined as the process by […]
Changes of Soil and Nitrogen
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3 Main Forms of Potassium in Soils
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This article throws light upon the three main forms of potassium in soils. The forms are: 1. Soil Solution Potassium 2. Exchangeable Potassium 3. Non-Exchangeable and Mineral Form of Potassium. Form # 1. Soil Solution Potassium: It is recognised as the readily available form of potassium to the plants. The potassium availability in soils is […]
Calcium (Ca): Forms, Sources and Behaviour | Soil
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Forms of Calcium (Ca) 2. Sources and Distribution of Ca 3. Behaviour 4. Leaching Losses 5. Plant Factors 6. Deficiency and Disorders 7. Fertilizers Containing Calcium. Forms of Calcium (Ca): 1. Forms Taken up by Plants: Calcium is absorbed by plants as its Ca2+ ion. However, […]