Soil erosion and It’s Types
Soil erosion is a naturally occurring process that affects all landforms. In agriculture, soil erosion refers to the wearing away of a field’s topsoil by the natural physical forces of …
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In situ Soil moisture conservation techniques
Storage of rainfall in soil at the place where it falls is termed as “in situ” soil moisture conservation. It aims at increasing infiltration of rainfall into the soil and …
Read More In DetailDifferent Types Of Soils in India and Their Properties
Alluvial Soils 1. Widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys 2. 40 percent of the total area of the country 3. Depositional soils 4. Transported and deposited by …
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Pedogenic or Soil Forming Processes For Competitive Exam
Pedogenic or Soil Forming Processes It is the geological weathering produces weathered rock material i.e. the parent material and when the genetic factors set the stage for soil development. The …
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Physical Constraints Of Soil Productivity For Competitive Exam
Physical Constraints The following are the physical constraints. • Highly permeable soils • Impermeable soils (slowly permeable) • Crusted soils • Subsoil hard pan • Fluffy paddy soils 1. Highly …
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Major Soils Of India For Competitive Exam
Alluvial Soils (Entisols, Inceptisols and Alfisols) The alluvial soils are the most important soils from the agricultural point of view. Characteristics – These soils are derived from the deposition laid …
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