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The Secrets of Soil Science

Unearth the secrets of soil science by digging deeper into soil health and fertility. Use the macro-aggregate test to investigate soil structure and health. Investigate soil chemistry by measuring soil conductivity and pH with practical tips on how to interpret data to get a better understanding of soil science. These resources are developed for KS3-5.

Nitrogen fixation and root nodules (1).pdf Soil Conductivity resource.pdf Soil Macro Aggregate Resource.pdf Nitogen Cycle Infomation(1).pdf Soil Conductivity Method Sheet.pdf Soil pH Information (1).pdf

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