PPT-Soil Organic Matter and

Decomposition Basic Decomposition Equation Organic compound O 2 or other electron acceptor CO 2 H 2 O energy inorganic nutrients a form of . Challenge. : . Growing food in degraded urban soil. Healthy soil is fundamental to agriculture.. For there to be significant improvements in . access to healthy food through urban agriculture . – soils must be productive.. Environmental . Literacy Project. Michigan State University. . Plants . Unit. Activity 5.4: . Explaining How Plants Grow: Biosynthesis. Unit Map. 2. You are here. Revisit your arguments. Think about what you know now that you didn’t know before. What have you learned?. Soil-Fresh Organic Veggies Everyday. Imagine having a constant supply of truly Organic Crispy Lettuces you grow yourself. Stunning display at your home HDB, Landed Home or Condo balcony, school or office.  It is definitely possible. You will surely acquire Green Fingers from the process. . L. Sonon, D. Kissel, U. . Saha. , and SPW Lab Staff. Agricultural and Environmental Services Labs. . University of Georgia. 2400 College Station Road. Athens, GA. SERA-6 2012. http://www.smilinggardener.com. Care for these RESOURCES. Starting with The Basics!. What is soil. Naturally deposited MIXTURE of:. R. ock particles. “Organic” materials. Air. Water. Soil Components. Soil Components. Air. = Mixture of atmospheric gases. If you are new in the gardening and don’t have a bit idea about organic fruit gardening, then we are here to tell you about how to grow organic fruits in your own garden. Decomposition. Basic Decomposition Equation. Organic compound . O. 2. (or other electron acceptor). . . CO. 2. H. 2. O energy inorganic nutrients. . a form of. . Uppermost layer of earth’s crust that supports plants, animals and microbes. Soil Forming Factors. Parent Material. Time. Climate. Vegetation & Organisms. Topography. 1. Parent Material. Refers to the rock and minerals from which the soil derives.. How do you start describing the soil?. What do you see. ?. What is different from top to bottom?. How deep do roots go?. Soil Profile Descriptions. Soil Profile. - A vertical section of the soil extending . s. oil test interpretation. Weston Miller, . OSU Extension Service. Preview of presentation. Safety precautions. General . soil quality assessment . How to take a soil test. What to test for. Interpreting results. 307B. Lecture 8. D. r. Mahmoud Nour El-Dein. Composition of Organic Matter. Soil organic matter plays important role in the maintenance and improvement of soil properties. It is a dynamic material and is one of the major sources of nutrient elements for plants. . Objectives. Define: soil respiration and soil microbes. Explain the role of soil respiration in determining soil health. Diagram the role of soil respiration in the cycle of life on earth. List and explain inherent factors that affect soil respiration. Objectives. Define: soil organic matter. Explain the role of inherent factors affecting soil organic matter. Explain the five soil organic matter management practices. Explain how soil organic matter relates to soil function. Hasanuddin. 1). , . Muyassir. 2). , . Muchlisin. 3). , . Abidin Nur. 4). and Kevin Fitzsimmon. 5).  . 1) . staf . of Brackish-water Aquaculture Development Center. , . Email : hasanuddin_79@yahoo.co.id.