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CQXA

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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?



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Answer to Question 1

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 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




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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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