Explain the process of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legume plants by answering the following questions. Give some specific guidelines for any processes described. List and explain three beneficial effects of soil organic matter related to plant production. How could we 'manage around' our clay soil texture to be more productive. List three potentially negative effects from using animal manures as an organic fertilizer.
Nitrification is a chemical conversion of one nitrogen form to another form.
Knowing this fact will help answer the following questions. How could we 'manage around our sandy soil texture to be more productive. Compare the two soil textures for the following characteristics.