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Write short note 200 modern fertility soil fertility

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Answered by VijayaLaxmiMehra1
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Soil fertility refers to the ability of a soil to sustain agricultural plant growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality. A fertile soil has the following properties:

● The ability to supply essential plant nutrients and water in adequate amounts and proportions for plant growth and reproduction; and

● The absence of toxic substances which may inhibit plant growth.

The following properties contribute to soil fertility in most situations:

● Sufficient soil depth for adequate root growth and water retention;

● Good internal drainage, allowing sufficient aeration for optimal root growth (although some plants, such as rice, tolerate waterlogging);

● Topsoil with sufficient soil organic matterfor healthy soil structure and soil moistureretention;

● Soil pH in the range 5.5 to 7.0 (suitable for most plants but some prefer or tolerate more acid or alkaline conditions);

● Adequate concentrations of essential plant nutrients in plant-available forms;

● Presence of a range of microorganismsthat support plant growth.

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