Soil tests

Discussion The nitrate and phosphate levels shown in through my data relates to my hypothesis since it proves that the epigeic earthworms in the soil increased the nutrients in the soil, since the average nitrate and phosphate levels increased from tests 1-3. The results from this experiment showed that the control group increased their phosphate levels more so than the experimental groups, which contained the red wriggler earthworms. This could have been due to high amounts of Ca²⁺ in the water…

variance to mean ratio is less than 1 [29]. We employed two tailed t-test at 0.05 significance level to confirm if variance to mean ratio is significant different from 1. Plot abundance was determined by summing up the number of individual plants recorded in each frame quadrat. The t-test was used to test null hypothesis that abundance between two sites was the same. D 'Agostino-Pearson test for normal distribution was also employed to test if the data fall under normal distribution. The…

essential element for the plant’s survival. So required water is to be poured basing on the dryness of the soil. Check the soil for its wetness and if it is too wet then you can put water in alternative days. Even if you mulch the top layer of soil you didn’t require to pour water every day as mulching can prevent loss of water. Mulching Mulching means covering the top most layer of the soil in the pot for about 2 inches with dried leaves , twigs, grass clippings, saw scrap or any other…

Visual Observation Dry Texture Test Wet Texture/ Rolling Test Smear Test Nutrients Quickness of drying Sand Particles visible with eye. The heaviest. Feels gritty and falls apart Crumbles No smear Few nutrients Dries quickly Does not hold water well Silt Just enough big to see them with a magnifying glass. Not as heavy as sand but heavier than clay Holds together, feels smooth and powdery Holds together, moderate crumbling, cannot be rolled in a strand Some smear More nutrients than sand Takes a…

Nitrogen (N) - Low ~ Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Your answers will be based on your soil test results, what you have learned in class and independent research. ~ 1. Why is nitrogen important in soil? What does nitrogen do for the soil? ~Nitrogen is so important because it is a major component of chlorophyll, which plants use to photosynthesize. It is also a major component of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Without proteins, plants wither and die. Some…

diversity of mesoherbivores and grasses increased by mesoherbivore grazing and fire? 2. Is soil stability increased by increased mesoherbivore grazing and fire? HYPOTHESIS 1. It is hypothesised that holistic management and planned grazing via mesoherbivores will increase grass diversity and soil stability better than fire because mesoherbivores contribute more to the environment by increasing nutrients in the soil with mulch. They also keep the grass short and in a constant growing…

The primary reason for hiring lawn care exerts is to ensure that your lawn stays in great condition throughout the year. You must have many exotic plants and trees in your garden that need to be treated in special ways. Conventional gardeners are often untrained and inexperienced in dealing with garden maintenance. Only professional lawn care services are able to keep the lawn trimmed and neat in every season and ensure routine maintenance of the vegetation and landscaping of your garden.…

Assignment IEM2 - Barrier to innovation OR Individual vs group creativity OR use a SCAMPER technique to create solution to a problem - and test it Scamper technique to create solution to problem One of the most important aspects of home composting is composting food scraps. Food scrap items such as meal leftovers, vegetables and fruit waste, tea bags, stale bread and grains and everyday general refrigerator spoilage are an everyday occurrence in most households. In my experiment, I would be…

the Trail Team. Factors for a lack of funding are no start-up funds and a withdrawal of donors for the tower. The plan of action for this risk is to explore cheaper design options. 5.2 Risk: Soil Quality There is a medium to low possibility for the location of the observation tower have a poor soil quality, which would also cause the tower to have a low-quality foundation. The impact that this risk…

4520 Improving a Poor Lawn Soil Soil fertility is the foundation for healthy grass. Improving soil quality can be more challenging on an established lawn rather than growing a new one. The most important thing for soil is air and water and their ability to be absorbed by the roots. This helps nutrients to be absorbed also. A degraded soil typically loses its ability to supply food and habitation to living organisms, in it’s surrounding. Characteristics of a degraded soil could be high salinity,…