Soil particles may be held together by which of the following to form aggregates? Group of answer choices a) Humus b) Clay c) Iron Oxides d) All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Contrast primary growth with secondary growth.

A: The growth that occurs by the action of primary meristem and increases the stem length is called…

Q: Draw a simple flow diagram or sketch to illustrate the flow path of water through a plant, from the…

A: Water transport in plants with the help of xylem. Xylem helps to transport water from roots to stems…

Q: Soil formation is influenced by which factors? How availability of nutrients can affect the quality…

A: Definition Soil formation also known as pedogenesis. It is the process in which soil is formed from…

Q: Name the following as soil forming processes: a. Soil erosion b. Formation of humus c. Weathering of…

A: The process of soil formation is termed as pedogenesis. Climatic factors play crucial roles in this…

Q: Under what conditions does leaching take place? What is the effect of leaching on the soil and  on…

A: Introduction :-  Leaching is defined as the loss of soluble substances ( minerals , nutrients) and…

Q: difference between total pore space and pore size? Which soil property controls both of them?

A: Total pore space is the porosity of soil, which is the measure of free space between minerals, and…

Q: How is primary growth different from secondary growth?

A: With respect to the plant physiology:

Q: |The oxygen and carbon dioxide content in the soil air and ordinary air is normally equal in areas…

A: Introduction :- Plants growth and development depends mainly upon the nutrient level , fertility ,…

Q: What are the main elements that determine soil capacity to produce higher yields? What symptoms…

A: Most needed are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulfur (S). Nitrogen is a key…

Q: What creates the difference in concentration of ions between roots and soil?

A: The roots help in fixing the plant in soil and provide the support but the absorption of water and…

Q: Explain how phytoremediation can clean the soil from heavy metals

A: The soil can get contaminated with heavy metals which can pose a serious health risk to human and…

Q: What is the temperature at the soil surface?

A: The soil is the complex mixture of minerals, water, air organic compounds and microorganisms.…

Q: Would a soil high in clay but low in organic matter have a higher cation-exchange capacity than a…

A: Thank you for the question Answer :- Yes, a soil high in clay but low in organic matter have a…

Q: Explain a simplified soil profile.

A: Soil can be defined as the powdered form of rocks (that have been weathered by different…

Q: What would likely happen to an herbaceous plant if the soil water content is below optimal range and…

A: Herbaceous plants are vascular plants that have no steady woody stems over the ground, including…

Q: What are the consequences of soil erosion in urban settings?

A: Soil erosion is the process by which the top layer of soil or soil erodes due to a number of factors…

Q: Which region of soil is the most microbially active?

A: The microbe is a term used for microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans. These…

Q: In what soil horizon are microbial numbers andactivities the highest, and why?

A: A soil horizon is a layer parallel to the soil surface which has different physical,chemical and…

Q: Define the geotechnical properties of a soil ?

A: Soil is a blend of organic matter, rocks, gases, and liquids, all of which sustain life together.…

Q: the mineral nutrients released to the soil by the decomposers

A: Decomposers are those microorganism, which makes dead plants and animals in usable form, basically…

Q: List any two factors which determine the nature of soil?

A: Soil is a source of mineral nutrients for many forms of life. It is made of mineral matter, organic…

Q: What type of soil will have higher percentage of leaching and what could be the causes? *

A: The loose surface layer that covers the majority of land is referred to as soil. It is made up of…

Q: How plants reduce the mobilization and  migration of contaminated soil?

A: The major type of soil contaminants include the heavy metals that increases the soil pollution. They…

Q: How do biofertilisers enrich the fertility of the soil?

A: Biofertilizers are substances that consist of microbes and help in promoting the growth of plants…

Q: What are ways to improve soil quality?

A: Soil fertility depends on three major interacting components: biological, chemical and physical…

Q: Why do you think soil should be conserved and protected?

A: Soil is the major component of the world's ecosystems. It forms the outermost layer of the earth's…

Q: How do water and wind contribute to soil erosion?

A: Contribution of water to soil erosion * Running water is the main cause of soil erosion as running…

Q: What is soil conservation?

A: A crop rotation is a planting of different types of plants in the same area according to the season…

Q: Discuss the relationship between soil resilience and factors of soil formation.

A: Soil is a source of mineral that we get in through our food. it is a mixture of minerals, air, water…

Q: Would the particle density of a soil high in organic matter be the same?  Higher or Lower? Why?

A: Particle density is expressed as ratio of  total mass of solid particles to their total volume and…

Q: Why do tropical and temperate soils have different rates of nutrient regeneration?

A: Tropical and temperate soils have different rates of nutrient regeneration because Because whenever…

Q: What exactly is 'soil' and what process produces it? What is humus and how can soil have different…

A: Definition of soil:Soil is the uppermost weathered layer of the earth's crust.It is basically the…

Q: What are the consequences of water and wind contributing to soil erosion?

A: Erosion is the slow and geographical process that occurs due to natural forces and results in worn…

Q: Figure shows several chemicals that carry nitrogen up from the roots to the rest of the plant. What…

A: Amino acids are key metabolites for nitrogen (N) metabolism in higher plants. It is absorbed in…

Q: Define about Organic Soil ? Explain the characteristics of Organic Soil  ?

A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: What are the four components of the total water potential in a soil and what sign does each…

A: Water potential can be defined as the potential energy of water per unit volume with reference to…

Q: Why fine textured soil hold more water as compared to coarse textured soils?

A: Soil texture is a term used to refer to types of soil based on their composition in terms of small,…

Q: What is the mode of action of biofertilizer Mykovam?

A: Mykovam is a biofertilzer which is soil based containing infected roots, spores and propagules of…

Q: are the type of soil erosion?

A: Erosion is a very severe problem for productive agricultural space and for water quality…

Q: Name the four soil components.

A: The Earth is made of 79% water and 21% land. Life persists on both land and water. Diversity of life…

Q: When mineral nutrients are applied to the soil, which of the following may occur? Group of answer…

A: It is the process by which nutrients spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low…

Q: What are the main elements that determine soil capacity to produce higher yields?

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: If any plant is disappearing due to disease caused by salt inclusion in the soil. how can I…

A: Need of salt for the growth of a plant - Like animals are the plants , Na and Cl ions play important…

Q: What is the importance of air in soil?

A: Soils are complex mixtures of salts, water, air, organic matter, and a plethora of creatures that…

Microbial Physiology

Microbial physiology is the branch of microbiology that is associated with studying the physiology of fungi, bacteria, and viruses. It is an important field of science concerning functional genomics and metabolic engineering.

Chemotaxis

The organism’s movement in a particular direction as a response to certain chemicals that are available in the environment is defined as chemotaxis. In brief, it can be defined as the occurrence of an organism’s movement in response to a certain chemical stimulus.