Nutrient Transport Mechanism in Plants
Nutrients must reach the surface of a root for plant uptake of essential elements to occur There are three major mechanism of movement of ions from soil to roots. They …
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Characteristics of Problematic Soil and Reclamation
Characteristics • When the soil contains excess of sodium salts while in clay complex still contains preponderance of exchangeable calcium. • The salts usually present in saline soils are the …
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Different types, Classes and Grades of soil structures
Different types of soil structures – Soil structure is described under three categories viz., 1. Type, 2. Classes, and 3. Grades. Type: Depending upon the presence or absence of interconnection …
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Mechanical Methods Of Moisture Conservation Techniques
The basic principle are: (i) shaping the land surface manually or with implements in such a way as to reduce the velocity of runoff, (ii) to allow more time for …
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Secondary Tillage Implements With Detail Explanation
Secondary tillage Secondary tillage is the shallow operation performed after the primary tillage. Secondary tillage implements are used for breaking clods and producing a loose, friable, smooth state. These implements …
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Components of Soil With Detail Explanation
Components of Soil Soil consists of four major components. They are: (i) Mineral matter, (ii) Organic matter, (iii) water, and (iv) air. Physically, soil consists of stones, large pebbles, dead …
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