Question

Why is organic matter important for crop production?

Answer 1

Organic matter:

1. The rich source of carbon-based compounds found in natural, terrestrial, and aquatic environments is called organic matter.

Organic matter is important for the crop because:

1. It helps in improving the soil structure.
2. It helps in increasing the water holding capacity of sandy soil.
3. The organic matter helps in drainage and avoiding water logging in the clay soil.