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soil
the earth, origin of all plant growth and the basis of all animal agriculture. Its characteristics of chemical composition, physical structure, especially porosity and water retaining capacity, its humus content, pH and salinity exert enormous effects on its productivity.
soil analysis
an essential activity in densely farmed farms. Measures the soil content of total and available amounts of each of the important soil minerals.
soil contaminated herbage
either from dust storms or in loose soil by hoof movement may contribute to dental attrition in sheep, or sand colic in horses.
soil eating
a form of pica; caused by salt deficiency.
soil fumigants
are used to prepare fields for planting and may cause poisoning in animals grazing them or eating crops harvested from them. See methyl bromide.
soil type
includes clay, sand, loam.
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With the phasing-out of methyl bromide, the most common and effective soil fumigant, and the increasing tolerance of soil-borne pests to other synthetic soil fumigants, mustard plants may find a place in the vegetable crop rotation.
ADVICE AVAILABLE EXTENSION OFFICE FILLS POSITION AFTER 10 YEARS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Green Fumigants US -- Plant researchers in Idaho and in Canberra, Australia have taken a leaf from old-fashioned crop rotation and found that natural pesticides formed in the roots of brassicas -- cabbage, mustard, canola -- act as natural soil fumigants when the plants are plowed under.
Bio Watch by Earth Island Journal
Field tests are just getting under way to compare their crop-protection value against that offered by traditional rapes and commercial soil fumigants.
Coming: A new crop of organic pesticides by Raloff, J. / Science News
 
 
 
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