OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Beneficial soil microbes perform fundamental functions such as nutrient cycling, breaking down crop residues, and stimulating plant growth. While the role of microbes to maintain soil health and contribute to crop performance is clear, the soil biological component is extremely difficult to observe and manage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soils with more clay generally have a higher microbial biomass because they retain more water and often contain more organic carbon. The type of crops in a rotation can affect the microbial biomass. The residues of legume crops can increase microbial biomass due to their greater N contents.