Author Question: Name three groups of organisms from the plant kingdom that are often found in soil. What will ... (Read 55 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Name three groups of organisms from the plant kingdom that are often found in soil.

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Question 2

What are the physical characteristics of the three important textural grades as determined by the feel of the soil.

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Jmfn03 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
Some groups of organisms of the plant kingdom that are often found in soils are:1.
roots of higher plants
2. algae: green, blue-green, and diatoms
3. fungi: mushroom fungi, yeasts, and molds
4. actinomycetes of many kinds: aerobic, anaerobic, autotrophic, and heterotrophic

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
The outstanding physical characteristics of the important textural grades, as determined by the feel of the soil, are coarse textured (sandy), medium textured (loam), and fine textured (clay).