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What are the characteristics of black soil?


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Black soil:

  • Black soil is also known as Chernozem.
  • It contains a high percentage of humus. phosphoric acid, phosphorus as well as ammonia.

Characteristics of black soil:

  • It has a clayey texture and is very fertile in nature.
  • The pH of black soil ranges from 7.28.5at 25°C.
  • The soil is rich in Potash/Calcium/Magnesium but less in Nitrogen/Phosphate content.
  • It is generally soft when wet but gets hard on drying.

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