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2. Soil Fundamentals
Discussion – Working with the healthy soil principles
First, evaluate which fundamental physical, chemical, or biological characteristic(s) is (are) affected.
Then, evaluate which soil health principle or principles apply to the situation.
1.
Excessive or improper tillage
2.
Excessive or improper fertilization
(synthetic fertilizers rarely contain balanced blends of all plant nutrients)
4.
Improper irrigation/poor water quality
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3.
Monocropping
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Characteristic(s)
Principle(s)
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Principle(s)
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