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How can soil fertility be increased?
Increase organic matter content.
How is soil fertility in a deciduous forest dependent on the trees?
fallen leaves decay and make the soil rich with organic matter
How will soil with high orgnaic matter effect soil temperature?
When bacteria are breaking down organic matter they are giving off heat.
How can soil fertility be maintained?
soil fertility can be obtained if: farmers ensure that plant nutrients and organic matter are added back to the soil from time to time. farmers carry outbood cuktural practices to reduce or prevent the loss of soil nutrients. famers increase soil nutrients
Why do soil have different pH?
Soil pH is largely a factor of the ratio of the soil's organic matter content to its mineral component. Soils high in organic matter have a lower pH. The kind of minerals can also have an effect on pH.
What does organic matter do in soil?
It increases the fertility of the soil.
Does herbicides affect soil fertility?
If used properly, herbicides don't directly affect soil fertility. What effect they may have is in the gradual reduction of soil organic matter content. As the soil is no longer getting the same amount of plant residue deposited in it, the organic matter content can be slowly reduced.
How can soil fertility be increased?
Increase organic matter content.
Which organisms help increase soil fertility by breaking down organic matter?
moles
What are the properties of horse manure?
Horse manure is an organic material used as an organic fertilizer. It adds fertility to the soil by adding nutrients, such as nitrogen, and organic matter that will be trapped into the soil.
What 4 things threaten soil fertility?
Loss of organic matter, desertification, erosion, alkinity
How is soil fertility in a deciduous forest dependent on the trees?
fallen leaves decay and make the soil rich with organic matter
How is soil fertility in a deciduous forest depend on trees?
fallen leaves decay and make the soil rich with organic matter
How does crop rotation conserve soil and rainfull?
It's all because of the addition of organic matter. When you increase organic matter content to the soil, it increases fertility, and helps better retain moisture.
What are the advantage of manure?
Manure is organic matter and is used as fertilizer in agriculture. Manure contributes to the fertility of the soil by adding organic matter and valuable nutrients, such as nitrogen, that are trapped and used by bacteria in the soil.
Why sdoes putting compost on soil help plants grow better?
Compost is partially decomposed organic matter. Organic matter increases the soil's water holding capacity, increases fertility and its ability to hold nutrients
How will soil with high orgnaic matter effect soil temperature?
When bacteria are breaking down organic matter they are giving off heat.
