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Soil Mgt.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Green Manure | crop specifically grown to be chopped down and tilled (mixed) into the soil while still green |
| Friable | loose crumble soil structure |
| Eutrophication | Excessive leaching of nutrients into waterways |
| Effluent | is a source of organic matter that is stored until soil conditions are right |
| Lack of nitrogen | Leaves turn yellow |
| Lack of phosphorus | Leaves turn purple/ blue |
| Adding organic matter | increases earthworm activity which improves soil drainage and aeration |
| Inorganic fertilisers | made artificially and contain chemicals |
| Humus | organic matter that gets broken down forms this |
| Pugging | damage caused to soil structure in wet conditions |
| Nitrogen | Nutrient that forms chlorophyll and improves leaf growth |
| Adding organic matter | improves the nutrient status of soils |