why is sandy soil less fertile where is clay soil is comparatively more fertile
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Sandy soil is less fertile because:
1. The proportion of humus is low due to high temperature
2. The water holding capacity is very low
3. It do not have appropriate nutrients required for a growth of a crop ( phosphorus , nitrogen etc)
Clay soil:
1. It high water holding capacity
2. It has humus contents
3. There are required nutrients
1. The proportion of humus is low due to high temperature
2. The water holding capacity is very low
3. It do not have appropriate nutrients required for a growth of a crop ( phosphorus , nitrogen etc)
Clay soil:
1. It high water holding capacity
2. It has humus contents
3. There are required nutrients
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