EDAPHIC FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
1) Soil pH It affects the growth of plants. It also affects the availability of soil nutrients to plants. It affects the presence of soil microorganisms. It causes toxicity to plants and animals in the soil. 2) Soil Texture It determines the type of soil in an area. It determines the level of soil fertility. It determines the type of crops to be grown. It affects the level of leaching and erosion. 3) Soil Structure It determines the fertility of the soil. It determines the water-retaining capacity of the soil. It determines the level of soil organisms. It determines the level of soil aeration and percolation. 4)…