SS1: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE - 2ND TERM
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Edaphic Factors Affecting Agricultural Production
Topic Content:
- Edaphic Factors Affecting Agricultural Production
- Soil pH, Soil Structure, Soil Types, Soil Fertility,
- Topography
Topography can be defined as the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area refers to the surface shapes and features on the ground and... More, Soil Erosion
The edaphic factors refer to the soil properties such as soil texture, soil profile, soil pH, salinitySalinity is the dissolved salt content of a body of water called saline water. It is the measure of the number of grams of salts per kilogram of seawater, which is... More, soil types, soil structure and soil fertility, that affect the variety of microorganisms and plants growing in a particular soil environment.
1. Soil pH:
pH means Pondus de Hydrolium, it’s the degree of soil alkalinity and acidity. The pH range is 0 (extremely acidic) to 14 (extremely alkaline) with 7 being neutral.
Effects of Soil pH on Agricultural Production:
a. Causes toxicity to plants and animals in the soil.
b. Affects the presence of soil micro-organismsMicrobes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope. They include organisms like bacteria, archaea, and single-cell eukaryotes (organisms whose cells have a nucleus e.g. amoeba... More.
c. Affects the growth of plants.
d. Affects the availability of soil nutrients to plants.
2. Soil Texture:
Effects of Soil Texture on Agricultural Production:
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