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We are Soil Scientist
Soil Science is the study and interpretation of physical, chemical
and biological properties of soil
Physical properties are:
- Soil Color
- Soil Texture
- Soil Structure
- Soil Consistency
- Soil Particle density, bulk density and pore space
- Soil Hydraulic properties
Chemical properties are:
- Soil clay mineral contents - types & quantities
- Soil reaction or pH.
- Soil solution composition
- Soil exchangable cations - types & quatities
- Soil organic matter contents
- Soil fertility
Biological properties of Soil are related and determined by Soil organic matter:
- Soil organic matter is a carbon supply for many microbes
- Soil organic matter reduces erosion
- Soil organic matter is the source of 90 -95
percent of nitrogen in unfertilized soils
- Soil organic matter is the major source of
available phosphorus and available sulfur when
soil humus is available
- Soil organic matter directs soil reaction or pH.
- Soil organic matter acts as chelate and mobilize iron, zinc, copper, and manganese in soil
We use the data from our studies and perform these tasks:
- We study soil fertility indices and make recommendations accordingly
- We study hydraulic properties of soil and provide guidelines for best water management
- We study hydraulic properties of soil and recommend drainage systems accordingly
- We study indices of salinity and sodicity and
make recommendations for best use and management of the land
- We study climatic conditions, soil properties and availability of water and recommend the most suitable plants for landscaping or production purposes
- We analyze, select and certify sand for sand
based soccer fields, baseball fields and softball fields
- We study and design fumigation projects
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