India has diverse soils shaped by climate, rocks, and geography, each supporting different crops. The five main soils are Alluvial, Black, Red & Yellow, Laterite, and Arid (Desert) soil, while Forest, ...

AT the last meeting of the International Society of Soil Science it was decided to prepare a soil map of Asia, and the work of compiling the available materials was entrusted to a sub-commission ...

Soil is a vital component of gardening, as it provides nutrients, water, and support for plants to grow. However, not all ...

For healthy, happy, and thriving crops, your soil needs to be at its best. The health of a soil can make or break a growing season, and without good soil, even the most experienced gardeners can have ...

A worm burrows its way through the dark earth, ingesting particles of soil and expelling nutrient-rich casts in a constant forage for food. Charles Darwin described earthworms as one of the most ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Although soils are generally considered to wet readily, some are actually water-repellent at the surface. This communication presents the ...