Environmental Science
8 years ago

Experiment reveals how organic matter impacts water retention in soil.

Journal of natural resources and life sciences education
An Experiment to Demonstrate Density and Water-Holding Capacity of Organic Matter
G. L. Kiemnec

Paper Summary

The experiment described in the article helps students estimate the density and water-holding capacity of organic matter using compressed disks. By measuring particle density and bulk density after water absorption, students can understand the physical properties of organic matter better.

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