Question

. Why soil pH and soil texture are given importance in the study of soil ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The study of soil pH is very important in agriculture due to the fact that soil pH regulates plant nutrient availability by controlling the chemical forms of the different nutrients and also influences their chemical reactions. As a result, soil and crop productivities are linked to soil pH value.

Answer 2

Study of soil is pedology

Explanation:

Soil Texture:

• It is the physical structure of the soil which is due to size, proportion and arrangement of its constituents. There are three main types of soil textures:-Sandy soil, Clay soil and Loam soil.
• It is important because gives us the percentage of clay, sand and slit. For ex:- Clay soil has 40-50 % clay, 50-60% slit with little sand. It is a good quantity and has a high water holding capacity.

Soil pH:

• Soil pH measure whether the soil is acidic or alkaline. The minerals required for the crop to grow are taken through the soil.
• If the soil is too acidic or basic, crops and plants will not be able to grow properly. It may also cause toxicity in plants.