Question

Explain
the importance of soil for plant growth
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Answer 1

Answer:

Soil provides plants with foothold for their roots and holds the necessary nutrients for plants to grow; it filters the rainwater and regulates the discharge of excess rainwater, preventing flooding; it is capable of storing large amounts of organic carbon; it buffers against pollutants, thus protecting groundwater ...

Answer 2

Importance of soil for plant growth:

(a) Soil provides the base on which a plant can grow.

(b) Soil serves as reservoir of water for plants.

(c) Soil serves as reservoir of different minerals which are essential for growth of plants.

(d) Soil contains micro-organisms that can convert various substances into nutrients.