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I would not think that it does because silt is a mixture of clay and rock . Wich would not make the soil fertile .
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What is the name of the bacteria which increase the fertility of soil?
actinomycetes
What does silt soil have?
it has silt and soil
How can soil fertility be increased?
Increase organic matter content.
Describe three characteristics of soil?
Texture, fertility, and color Texture is how much clay it has vs sand and silt Fertility is how many minerals it has to support growth Color is determined on the fertility, minerals, and drainage
Why is soil on river banks fertile?
The rivers brings along with it fine fertile silt which it spreads along the bank when rivers are in floods.The plains are renewed again and again when the rivers are in floods.The silt contains organic matters which increases the fertility of the soil.
Are silt deposits usefull as soil replacement?
Many farming areas in the world depend on silt deposited during floods to replenish the fertility in their soil. RB
How can you increase the fertility of soil?
Mix fertilizer into the soil.
Why are manures and fertilizers added to the soil by farmers?
To increase the fertility of the soil .
What is the name of the bacteria which increase the fertility of soil?
actinomycetes
What use of green manure?
increase fertility of soil
What do farmers use phosphorus for?
To increase soil fertility if the soil is deficient in phosphorus.
How do you increase the soil fertility?
Mix fertilizer (which can be found at all gardening stores) in with the soil.
What does silt soil have?
it has silt and soil
How can soil fertility be increased?
Increase organic matter content.
Describe three characteristics of soil?
Texture, fertility, and color Texture is how much clay it has vs sand and silt Fertility is how many minerals it has to support growth Color is determined on the fertility, minerals, and drainage
How do you increase bearing capacity of soil?
The the bearing capacity of silt soil can be improved by:Compacting the soil to increase it's density.Increasing the depth of the foundation layer as the increased effective stress will act to increase bearing capacityThe use of geosynthetics may act to increase bearing capacityThe use of lime stabilisation / soil mixing techniques may also act to increase the bearing capacity of silt.
How does rotating crops increase yield?
Because it increases the fertility of soil.
