Upload NowThis article throws light upon the ten main characteristics of a healthy soil. Some of the characteristics are: 1. Good Soil Tilth 2. Sufficient Depth 3. Sufficient but not Excess Supply of Nutrients 4. Small Population of Plant Pathogens and Insect Pests 5. Good Soil Drainage 6. Large Population of Beneficial Organisms 7. Low Weed […]
10 Main Characteristics of a Healthy Soil
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Soil Health: Meaning, Importance and Examples
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Health 2. Importance of Soil Function for Crop Production 3. Examples of the Economic Benefits of Maintaining and Improving Soil Health. Definition of Soil Health: Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living system, by […]
Soil Quality: Meaning, Assessment and Calculation
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Soil Quality 2. Functions of Soil Quality 3. Assessment 4. Calculation. Meaning of Soil Quality: The terms soil health and soil quality are becoming increasingly familiar worldwide. Doran and Parkin (1994) defined soil quality as “the capacity of a soil to function, within ecosystem […]