Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about the soil organisms of plant and animal nature. Soil Organism of Plant Nature: The microbes in this class of micro-flora are bacteria, fungi, algae and actinomycetes. Of these, bacteria are the most abundant in soil, next in order are actinomycetes, followed by fungi (Table 13.1). Algae are […]
Soil Organisms of Plant and Animal Nature
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Humus in Soil: Synthesis and Colloidal Characteristics
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After reading this article you will learn about the synthesis and colloidal characteristics of humus in soil. Synthesis of Humus: Humus is a heterogeneous mixture of complex organic compounds. The bulk of these compounds have resulted from decomposition and synthesis. The organic residues which undergo breakdown and transformation are complex in nature, containing carbohydrates, proteins […]
Increasing the Available Nutrients in Soil
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This article throws light upon the six main factors to be considered for increasing the available nutrients in the soil. The factors are: 1. Physical Conditions of Soil and Plant Nutrients 2. Management of Inhibitory Factors like Acidity, Salinity and Alkalinity 3. Moisture and Nutrients 4. Fertilizer and Nutrients Management 5. Organic Manure and Nutrient […]