Bifalgorithm post · Introduction to soil science · Soil Structure
Major Soil
Major Soil (Introduction to soil science · Soil Structure) — "Granular structure consists of rounded aggregates with favorable pore space and is common in orga…
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- Soil structure types and their characteristics
- Granular structure consists of rounded aggregates, has favorable pore space, and is common in organic-rich A horizons.
- Platy structure consists of horizontal units.
- Blocky structure is common in B horizons or cultivated A horizons.
- Prismatic structure consists of vertical units that can guide water and roots.
- Columnar structure develops when sodium affects prismatic structure.
- Massive or single-grained soil has little or no aggregation.
