Category soil science

Water erosion

A branch of science which deals with the study of soil is called edaphology              according to edaphology I will give you a little information about soil erosion by water. The phenomenon of soil particles…

The dirt on soil

The dirt on soil The ground beneath our feet plays a role in everything from food to floods By: ALISON PEARCE STEVENS OCT 16, 2015 — 7:15 AM EST This dirt contains a healthy mix of minerals, water, plant debris,…

Soil colloids

[email protected] Soil Colloids In soil gaseous,liquid and solid phases are included with these phases living organisms are also included that can also be referred  as microorganisms. In soil both organic and inorganic components include.Inorganic components range in size from tiny…

soil organic material

[email protected] soil organic material Soil organic matter (SOM) is the organic matter component of soil, consisting of plant and animal residues at various stages of decomposition, cells and tissues of soil organisms, and substances synthesized by soil organisms. 3 main components of organic matter in soil: There…