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Farm Question 5/21/2015

Posted by Jerry Hicks at 2015-05-21 05:41:27

What is the physical function of soil colloids?

Response by NoraWI at 2015-05-21 10:33:57

To hold the soil together.

Response by Kate V(Va) at 2015-05-21 19:10:36

Its the "glue" that holds all the components together.

Response by Dale Wagner at 2015-05-22 01:22:45

It keeps the nutreints from leaching in most soils. Oregon has soil where it don't in places.

Response by Jerry Hicks at 2015-05-22 05:25:37

They promote the crumb and lump structure.

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