Agricultural soil science

Living organisms that are located in a specific area which includes plants and animals that interact with the weather, Earth, sun, soil and atmosphere is noted to be an ecosystem. Living in South Carolina there has been an estimation of 400,000 acres of coastal marshes and 100,000 of tidal swaps. The city of Beaufort where I reside has an amazing high of 336 square miles of water versus 583 square miles of land. Beaufort,S.C is surrounded by many wetlands. Upon doing some research I found that…

If you have any type of turfgrass, you need to learn about the effects frost can have on that turfgrass if you want your grass to make it through the winter. There are some preventive measures you need to take so you can keep it from becoming damaged beyond repair. How Does Frost on Turfgrass Occur? Frost appears on turfgrass when your grass gives heat off into the atmosphere and that causes a cooling effect on your turfgrass. If the turfgrass temperature is lower than the air's temperature,…

The Gopher Tortoise, also known as Gopherus Polyphemus, is a very important species in the ecological system of the state of Florida. The Gopher Tortoise plays a very big role as a native species in the south-east of the United States, from southern South Carolina to southeastern Louisiana (Auffenberg and Franz, 1982). More than 300 species benefit from the burrows the Gopher Tortoise digs, providing them with shelter. According to a study by Auffenberg and Franz (1982), Kushlan and Mazzotti…

According to the evidence on the plant’s soil preference, the X. confertifolia plants only grows in brown clay soil, while the X. Tortifolia and the X. cronquistii plants grows in gray shale soil, which is the soil found at the archeological site. In addition, the state geologist testified that the soil found on Mr. Anderson’s truck tire treads matched the brown silty clay soil found outside the shed at the Johnson Mine site. Also, Sheriff Gates testified that…

It’s thought that the copper somehow interacts with the slime, disrupting the pest’s nervous system. When placing the copper around the plants, make sure it is at least 11-cm tall so you can bury a few centimeters into the soil so the snail and slug can’t tunnel under it. If you are protecting plants inside a container, you can wrap the outside of the container in copper foil. Make sure you don’t have any snails or slugs hiding inside the container or the copper foil won’t…

bean seeds will be the largest. Make sure your lima bean seeds are measured in millimeters. Carefully pour planting soil into your planting cups until they are halfway full and the nail is no longer visible. Place your portable garden beneath a faucet and add water to each of the planting cups so the soil is moist and favorable for germination. After you have added water to the soil, take your lima beans and place them in the center of each planting cup in their appropriate group. The three…

Pioneer Living Condition in Nineteenth Century Nebraska In Nebraska pioneers living condition was very difficult during the nineteenth century. Water was one of the first considerations in selecting homestead in Nebraska. Early settlers first established claims near streams and rivers to take advantage of surface water. But these homesteads were quickly claimed, and so later settlers would have to go to new depths to find water. That means digging well. Often a new settler would dig a test…

Question 2 – What is one possible threat to continued food production in this biome? Justify your reasoning. Threat: Diseases in the Soil This threat emerges through the presence of clods. Clods are compacted clumps of soil that are anaerobic. When there are no clumps in the soil, the plants are fine. When tractors or other heavy machinery drive over the soil, it compacts it and expels the air. This is how clods are formed. The roots of the plants can’t penetrate these clods and are forced to…

As you might already know, sealcoating your driveway can be a good way to protect it from further damage and to keep it looking nice. However, even though sealcoating is important, there are right and wrong times to do it. For example, if you are planning on sealcoating your driveway this year, you may want to do it before the fall. Here's why fall often isn't the optimal time for sealcoating a driveway. 1. Fall Leaves Can Cause a Problem When your driveway is still wet from the sealcoating…

woods; the lady slipper orchid can be enjoyed in your own backyard. They come in pink, yellow, white-and-pink, and white, and some are even considered endangered due to their rarity. They prefer a woodland garden out of the full sun, and need moist soil. Lady slippers are nontoxic to our beloved household pets, so are considered to be animal safe. While this list is in no way comprehensive – not even close – it’s a great starting guide for what plants you can bring into your home without fearing…