Organic matter content in soil

Soil organic matter is the fraction of the soil that consists of plant or animal tissue in various stages of breakdown (decomposition). Most of our productive agricultural soils have between 3 and 6% organic matter.

Significance of Organic Matters

Title	Description
Introduction	Soil organic matter is the fraction of the soil that consists of plant or animal tissue in various stages of breakdown (decomposition). Most of our productive agricultural soils have between 3 and 6% organic matter.
Significance	Nutrient supply Water holding acpacity Soil structure Aggregation Erosion Prevention
Source	National land use project.
Methodology	Modified walkley and black method
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