Question

Why is organic matter important for crop production?

Answer 1

Organic matter is important for crops in following ways:

(a) It helps in enriching the soil with nutrients.
(b) It helps in improving soil structure for better retention of water and aeration in sandy soil.
(c) It helps in increasing water holding capacity of sandy soil.
(d) It helps in improving the drainage capacity of clayey soil, thereby avoiding water logging.