Question

Write the characteristics of yellow soil.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Soil color is produced by the minerals present and by the organic matter content.

2. Yellow or red soil indicates the presence of oxidized ferric iron oxides

3. Colour of these is generally brown and yellow. the red color is due to the percentage of the iron contest.

4. They consist of loose gravel and highly course materials.

5. These soils can be cultivated with the use of fertilizers.

Answer 2

As we know that the Yellow or red soil indicates the presence of oxidized ferric iron oxides. Dark brown or black color in soil indicates that the soil has a high organic matter content. Wet soil will appear darker than dry soil. However, the presence of water also affects soil color by affecting the oxidation rate.

• As we know that the colors of these are generally brown and yellow. the red color is due to the percentage of the iron contest.
• They consist of loose gravel and highly course materials.
• these soils can be cultivated with the use of fertilizers.
• The uses of yellow soil are the Perennial sub-tropical crops (citrus fruits, tea), grapes, essential-oil plants, tobacco, vegetables, and other crops are grown on yellow soil. Because it has a small supply of nutrients yellow soil requires large quantities of fertilizers.