Soil pH Determination

Soil pH Determination

Soil pH Determination is a vital soil indicator defined as the negative log of hydrogen ion activity. Since pH is logarithmic, the H-ion concentration in the solution increases ten times when its pH is lowered by one unit. The pH … Read more

Soil Structure Determination Methods

Soil structure determination methods

Unlock the Secrets of Soil Structure! Discover Effective Methods for Determining Soil Structure & Boost Your Gardening Success. Soil structure is defined as the arrangement of soil particles. Concerning structure, soil particles refer not only to sand, silt, and clay … Read more

METHODS OF PLANT IDENTIFICATION 

Angiosperms vs. Gymnosperms

Identification is associating an unknown entity with a known entity (or recognizing that the unknown entity does not have a known counterpart). In other words, identification is a judgment that some perceived object is similar enough to a known entity … Read more

Branching in stems with (diagram)

Figure. Stem branching patterns.

STEM BRANCHING PATTERN A plant’s below- or above-ground stems or shoots often exhibit characteristic branching patterns. The relative activity of apical meristems determines the branching pattern; the original shoot apical meristem is derived from the seedling epicotyl, and apical meristems … Read more

Soil Organic Matter Determination (Practical)

Soil Organic Matter Determination (Practical)

Soil organic matter (SOM) represents the remains of roots, plant material, and soil organisms in various stages of decomposition and synthesis, and is variable in composition. “Soil Organic Matter Determination” Though occurring in relatively small amounts in soils, organic matter … Read more

Fire as an Ecological Factor (Fire Ecology)

Fire as an Ecological Factor

Fire as an ecological factor brings sudden changes in the ecosystem. It destroys the ecosystem’s life and affects the entire ecosystem, like plants, animals, etc. The fire factor is related to the environmental factor, which is included in the Autecology. … Read more