PROPERTIES
The cultivation of soil, its richness, and quantity are all dependent on organic matter. Although it is more vital than fertiliser, it is not as highly regarded.The absence of organic matter accelerates the change of the soil from a cluster structure to a single structure and has a negative impact on many of its properties, including aeration, heating, and water absorption capacity.
The absence of organic matter is more obvious in irrigated regions and creates more serious consequences.
Organic matter largely permits clay, silt, and sand grains to join together to create the soil’s cluster structure (aggregate). The soils, which have a cluster structure and are rich in organic matter, are highly ventilated and warm up faster in the spring.
Increased aeration capacity improves effective root depth, and plants can benefit from increased soil mass. They can survive drought better due to their deeper-going roots.
Due to limited aeration, roots are concentrated in the higher regions of the soil, necessitating more fertiliser and frequent watering in soils low in organic matter. It gets tough to digest and creates a sac on a regular basis.