Author Question: Perlite is made from heat-treated mica and its primary use is for nutrient- and waterholding ... (Read 21 times)

CQXA · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Perlite is made from heat-treated mica and its primary use is for nutrient- and waterholding capacity.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What are four of the seven benefits of organic matter in the soil?

What will be an ideal response?

morrie123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

Increase water-holding capacity
Provide pore space, which enhances aeration that is critical for good plant growth
Prevent small particles of clay from producing a solid mass, thereby enhancing root
growth
Regulate soil temperature
Release small amounts of nitrogen and other nutrients as it decays
Increase the cation exchange capacity (CEC), which is a measurement of the soil's
ability to hold nutrients
Promote the growth of microorganisms, which in turn helps to condition the soil