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Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra...
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What are the important Environmental Laws in the country?
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Physical Properties of SoilPhysical properties (mechanical behaviour) of a soil greatly influence its use and behaviour towards plant growth. The plant support, root penetration, drainage, aeration,...
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Soil Water PotentialThe retention and movement of water in soils, its uptake and translocation in plants and its loss to the atmosphere are all energy related phenomenon. The more strongly water is...
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Soil reactionSoil reaction is one of the most important physiological characteristics of the soil solution. The presence and development of micro- organisms and higher plants depend upon the chemical...
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Factors Controlling Soil ReactionsSoil reaction varies due to following factors 1. Nature of soil colloids: The colloidal particles of the soil influence soil reaction to a very greatest extent. When...
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Influence of Soil Reaction on Availability of NutrientsThe unproductiveness of acid and alkali soils is very often due to the lack of available plant nutrients. In highly acid soils (low pH), the...
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Selection of an Appropriate Phosphorus Test for Soils DownloadSelection of an Appropriate Phosphorus Test for Soils (PDF; 216 KB) TextM.A. Elrashidi Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory, National Soil...
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Soil Health Card Scheme
Soil Health Card SchemeMonday, March 7, 2016 - 20:57 The Soil Health Card scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of India in February 2015. A soil health card is intended to provide each...
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