After reading this article you will learn about the biological and mechanical methods for the management of land eroded by water. A. Biological Method: I. Agronomial method, and II. Agrostological method. I. Agronomical Method: 1. Growing Cover Crops: Sod-like crops, such as grass, sannhemp, berseem, groundnut offer excellent soil protection against erosion by water. Such […]
Management of Land Eroded by Water
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Wind Erosion: Factors, Types and Control
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After reading this article you will learn about Wind Erosion:- 1. Factors Affecting Wind Erosion 2. Mechanism and Types of Wind Erosion 3. Control. Factors Affecting Wind Erosion: Susceptibility to wind erosion is related rather definitely to the moisture content of soils. Wet soils do not blow. Soil erosion by wind occurs under dry conditions […]
Capability Classification of Land: 3 Classes
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This article throws light upon the three capability classes of land. The classes are: 1. Capability Classes 2. Capability Sub-Classes 3. Capability Units. 1. Capability Classes: Eight land capability classes are recognised and indicated by Roman numbers. (A) Class I-IV include land suited for cultivation. (B) Class-V-VIII land not suited for cultivation and should be […]