Soil Organic Matter
Soil organic matter refers to the remains of plants, animals and microbes, in different decomposition stages. It consists of: Living soil organisms... Read More
Compost: Benefits and quality parameters
Compost is a decomposed organic material used as a soil amendment. It is created in a process called “composting”, which is an... Read More
Soil water content
Water is held in soil in the pores between the soil particles, therefore the maximum amount of water that a specific soil... Read More
Manganese in plants and soil
Manganese is an essential plant micronutrient . It is absorbed by plants as Mn2+. Manganese is an immobile nutrient and, therefore, deficiency... Read More
Using soil moisture sensors for irrigation management
There are two main types of soil sensors used in agriculture to measure the availability of water to plants. Sensors that... Read More
Soil testing
Soil testing is a key tool in fertilizer management. It reduces guesswork and helps in minimizing environmental pollution. When done and used... Read More
Urea fertilizers
Urea fertilizers are widely used in agriculture. They are considered an economic nitrogen source. The chemical formula of urea is CO(NH2)2 and,... Read More
Electrical conductivity of water and soil
The electrical conductivity of an aqueous solution is its ability to conduct an electrical current. The electrical conductivity is an important parameter... Read More
Pre-plant fertilizer application
Depending on the soil type, fertilizers can be applied to crops before planting, right after planting or throughout the growth of the... Read More
How fertilizers help to feed the world – outlook towards 2050
World population is growing rapidly. In fact, since the industrial revolution, population is growing faster than ever before. In 1920 there were... Read More