Eutrophication & Its Causes

EUTROPHICATION A process in which nutrients and sediments from near water or environment enter into a waterbody and increase in its fertility and make it shallower. But due to human activities and other reason this natural process gets faster and cause aging of lakes and making it less recreative for sustaining life due to moreContinue reading “Eutrophication & Its Causes”

Effects of Eutrophication

The most notable effects of eutrophication on lakes are increase in toxic content and decrease in the overall biodiversity in the area. ·        Phytoplankton (microscopic algae) can grow out of control due to the increased nutrient content made available through photosynthesis. Sucking off the nutrients, and leaving none for other organisms. ·        Along with phytoplanktonContinue reading “Effects of Eutrophication”

Benefits of Organic Matter in Agricultural and Horticultural Soils

Organic matter is considered the most valuable asset for the agricultural soil with regard to its use in crop production and landscaping. Here is a brief list of benefits from the presence of different sources of organic matter in the soil; 1. Darker soils warm up faster in spring season. (Darker color of the soilContinue reading “Benefits of Organic Matter in Agricultural and Horticultural Soils”

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