More Soil Organic Matter Means Healthier Soil and Higher Productivity
Soil organic matter in Coimbatore soils affects bulk density, which is important for soil quality. More organic matter means lower bulk density, leading to better soil structure and productivity. A study of 200 soil samples showed that as soil organic matter increased, bulk density decreased. The best model to show this relationship was quadratic, with a high R2 value of 0.673. This means that soil organic matter plays a significant role in determining bulk density in Coimbatore soils.