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Unit 2: Applying Ecological Principles
Soil Management
Good soil management practices leading to optimum conditions for plant growth and production center on the concept of soil health or quality. These terms can be used interchangeably, as both refer to the soil’s role of supporting the growth and yield of crops.
How would you know a good soil from a poor soil? What characteristics would you look for?
Think about your response to these questions and write down your criteria. Then check your answers by clicking the heading below.
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sufficient nutrients
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good tilth
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well drained
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low populations of pest organisms and weed seeds
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free of harmful chemicals
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resists degradation, resilient
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what else?
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