A quick guide to soil health

Biological

Soils are alive! A variety of soil organisms live in the soil. These organisms live on soil organic matter or other soil organisms and perform a number of vital processes in soil.

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Chemical

Soil chemistry is concerned with the availability of elements for plant uptake as well as chemical compounds that might be present at levels that are detrimental to plants and soil organisms.

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Physical

Physical properties and processes of soil affect soil fertility by altering water movement through soil, root penetration of soil and waterlogging.

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Biological

• What are soil organisms, how do they help soil fertility?
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Chemical

• Which elements are essential for plant health and which may be toxic to plants?
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Physical

• How do soil physical properties affect water movement and nutrient uptake through the plant roots?
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Soils are Alive!

• The complete soil health reference for farmers, consultants and researchers
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