SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
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leaching
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water
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organic compounds
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air
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organisms
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Detailed explanation-1: -U2 Soil system storages include organic matter, organisms, nutrients, minerals, air and water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soil is a material composed of five ingredients-minerals, soil organic matter, living organisms, gas, and water. Soil minerals are divided into three size classes-clay, silt, and sand (Figure 1); the percentages of particles in these size classes is called soil texture. The mineralogy of soils is diverse.
Detailed explanation-3: -Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. The three main nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Together they make up the trio known as NPK. Other important nutrients are calcium, magnesium and sulfur.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bacteria. Bacteria live in almost any habitat. Fungi. Fungi are another group of soil organisms. Algae. Protozoa. Nematodes. Earthworms. Insects and Other Small-to Medium-Size Soil Animals.