General Principles of Soil Analysis and Soil Testing
Fertilizer nutrient use efficiency by field crops depends on very reliable and economic fertilizer recommendations. The knowledge of the number
Read moreFertilizer nutrient use efficiency by field crops depends on very reliable and economic fertilizer recommendations. The knowledge of the number
Read moreThe importance of water as a factor affecting crop production cannot be overemphasized. Large expanse of dry but fertile land
Read moreThe mechanisms of absorption of nutrient ions into the root cells continue to be a subject of research by plant
Read moreNutrient elements in form of dissolved ions in soil solution have to come in contact with the plant roots for
Read morePlant roots perform double functions of anchoring the plants firmly to the soil and as organs for nutrients and water
Read moreA nutrient elements such as nitrogen or zinc is referred to as an essential element if it satisfies the three
Read moreThe growth and general performance of any plant depend on an adequate supply of environmental factors including the sixteen elements
Read moreThe processes of surveying and mapping enable us to recognize and correlate different soil categories. Soil surveying is the process
Read moreBefore soils could be classified, knowledge of individual soils which constitute the group is very essential. A soil survey makes
Read moreIn general, two broad kinds of soil classification are recognized; a Natural or Taxonomic Classification also termed scientific classification, and
Read moreOwing to the existence of several thousands of types of soils throughout the world, it is necessary to classify them
Read moreSoil physics is a branch of soil science that deals with the study of soil physical conditions. It is necessary
Read moreCompost is of high value in agriculture and horticulture for improving soil structure and water retention property of the soil
Read moreThere are different methods of composting organic materials. For the purpose of this class we are going to concentrate only
Read more1. Materials for composting Materials used for composting should be all organic materials. In general, any type of organic materials
Read morePoultry Pen Routine Maintenance: Why Foot Bath at the entrance of the Poultry pen is Necessary and How often the
Read moreThe fundamental principle is that the poultry house should be high enough to allow for proper ventilation and also prevent
Read moreIn order to prepare for the possibility of fostering rabbit kits, you should mate your does in groups. These groups
Read moreThe decomposition of organic wastes in soil occurs naturally at ambient temperature to produce humus. The humification process occurs very
Read moreOrganic matter affects both the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil and hence its fertility and health. Some
Read moreOrganic matter affects both the biological, chemical ,and physical properties of the soil and hence its fertility and health. Some
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