1.what is soil science?
Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource.it includes the study,
_soil formation (pedology)
-soil properties (physical, chemical, biological)
-soil classification
_soil use and management in agriculture forestry and construction
What's soil fertility?
2 Soil fertility refers to the soils ability to provide essential nutrients to plant in adequate amounts for their growth.
3. Factors affecting soil fertility
Nutrients content
Soil pH
Soil structure
Organic matter
Soil organism
4. Ways to improve soil fertility
Adding organic manure or compost
Applying chemical fertiliser
Practicing crop rotation
Growing cover crops Avoiding soil erosion
5.importance of soil fertility?
Increase crops yield
Promotes healthy plants growth
Support sustainable farming
Maintain ecosystem