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Eleven groups of Soil orders are found in Karnataka Entisols, Inceptisols, Mollisols, Spodosols, Alfisols, Ultisols, Oxisols, Aridisols, Vertisols, Andisols and Histosols. Depending on the agricultural capability of the soil, the Soil Types are divided into six types viz., Red, lateritic(lateritic soil is found in bidar and kolar district), black, alluvio-colluvial, forest and coastal soils. The common Types of Soil groups found in Karnataka are Red soils: Red … Read more
Soil is defined as upper layer of the earth composed of loose surface material. It is a mixture of many substances including endless variety of Minerals, remnants of Plants and animals, water and air. It is the end product of continuing interaction between the parent material, local Climate, plant and animal organisms and elevation of … Read more
SoilSoil Structure Soil structure is the arrangement of soil particles into aggregates or peds. It is a key factor in determining the soil’s physical properties, such as its ability to hold water and nutrients, its resistance to erosion, and its workability. Types of Soil Structure Granular Blocky Prismatic Columnar Platy Single-grained Massive Factors Affecting Soil … Read more
Loam SoilSoil Texture Definition and Characteristics of Loam Ideal Soil for Plant Growth Soil Texture Triangle Components of Loam Sand Silt Clay Organic matter Advantages of Loam Soil Managing Loam Soil Definition and Characteristics of Loam Loam is a soil textural class with a relatively balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay. This balance endows … Read more
Types of SoilSoil Soil is a complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms. It is essential for life on Earth, as it provides a medium for plant growth and supports a wide range of other organisms. There are many different types of soil, each with its own unique characteristics. The type … Read more