Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 35.3, Problem 2R
Summary Introduction

To review:

The enhancement of soil fertility through cation exchange process.

Introduction:

The earth’s uppermost layer that supports the growth of plants is called soil. The soil varies in composition from place to place in terms of the number and amount of nutrients present, water content, and the size of soil particles.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
(i) What does high cation exchange capacity (CEC) mean in a particular soil and what are the components in soil that determine the CEC level? (ii) Explain the processes of CEC in soil and provide examples of anionic minerals of plants.
What are the effects of pH on plant growth rates?
Which element is responsible for causing soil salinity?At what concentration does the soil become saline?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
  • Text book image
    Biology (MindTap Course List)
    Biology
    ISBN:9781337392938
    Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
How do Plants Handle Stress?; Author: Alex Dainis;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYsnveEHqec;License: Standard Youtube License