Potasium 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Total K content of soil frequently exceeds
A
20,000 ppm
2
Q
Although K supply in soil is quite large
A
Relatively small amounts available for plant growth
3
Q
Small amount of k available to plants growth because
A
Nearly all k is in the structural component of soil’s minerals
4
Q
3 factors affect k uptake to plants
A
Soil moisture
Soil aeration
Oxygen levels
5
Q
Also affect uptake of k to plants (2)
A
Soil temp
Tillage system
