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Soil Organic Matter Management Guide by Godha Kirana is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Soil organic matter (SOM) is necessary for all soil functions and is the most important indicator of soil health. It consists of plant and animal residues in various stages of decomposition. SOM improves soil properties like nutrient availability, water retention, structure, and buffers acidity. The content of SOM can be estimated in the field or lab and used to determine fertilizer needs. Management practices like no-till, cover crops, and minimizing disturbance can increase SOM levels while practices like

Author

Godha Kirana

Language

EN