Nitrogen fixation by legumes
Legume crops provide an important source of protein, carbohydrates and oils for humans and animals. One of their unique features is their...Read More
Aluminum toxicity in plants
Aluminum is a metallic element with a valency of +3. It is the third most abundant element in earth’s crust. Despite the...Read More
Understanding the units on the soil test report
Soil labs may report soil test results in different units. Often, growers may find this confusing, as their interpretation criteria they have...Read More
How to raise soil pH
Soil acidity is a major cause of reduced yields. Toxicity of micronutrients such as manganese, iron and aluminum may occur, while nutrients...Read More
Soil pH and acidity
The degree of soil acidity or alkalinity is expressed in pH units. Soil pH affects many processes in...Read More
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