Factors of Soil Formation

CONTENT: Climate Parent materials Topography Biotic factors Time Factors of soil formation The factors that control soil formation include: climate, parent materials, topography, biotic factors (living organisms), and time. Climate:

Rock Weathering and Process of Rock Weathering

CONTENT: Meaning of rock weathering Types/Processes of rock weathering Rock weathering The process of soil formation is referred to as weathering. Weathering is defined as the disintegration of rocks into

Rock Formation and Types

CONTENT: Meaning of Rock Types of rock Rock A rock is any mineral material of the earth. It may be a combination of different mineral elements such as silica (silica

Agricultural Ecology

CONTENT: Meaning of Agricultural Ecology Components of Farm Ecosystem Interactions Among the Components of Agro-ecosystem Meaning of agricultural ecology Agricultural Ecology is defined as the study of crop plants and

Cultivation of Legumes, Roots and Tubers

Legumes are usually grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, for livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure. Well-known legumes include alfalfa, clover, beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils, lupins, mesquite,

 Husbandry and Cultivation of Selected Crops

 CONTENT: Definition Of Husbandry Cultivation of Cereals Cultivation of Legumes   The cultivation of Roots and Tubers Husbandry Animal husbandry is the special branch of agriculture concerned with animals that