Soil
Soil is the foundation of every sports surface and every crop. This section covers its physical, chemical and biological properties: texture, structure, compaction, drainage, pH, organic matter and the microbial life that keeps it fertile.
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Rhizobacteria
Rhizobacteria, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), are bacteria that colonise the rhizosphere.
Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 10 October 2016Read more »
Humification
Humification of organic matter consists of the transformation of organic compounds into organic compounds without defined composition.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 7 October 2016Read more »
Lawn Fungi: Trichodermas
Trichoderma is a type of facultative anaerobic fungus. There are more than 30 species, all of which have beneficial effects on our lawns,Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 5 October 2016Read more »
Agronomic value of mycorrhizae
The agronomic value of mycorrhizae is enormous. The term mycorrhiza refers to the symbiotic association between the mycelium of a fungus and roots.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 3 October 2016Read more »
Organic matter mineralisation
Organic matter mineralisation is the process by which soil microorganisms break organic matter down into CO2, H2O and basic mineral compounds.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 25 July 2016Read more »
Factors affecting salt accumulation in soils
The salinisation of a soil is caused by the accumulation of salts. Salinity stress occurs when there is a continuous supply of soluble salts.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 21 July 2016Read more »
Cation exchange capacity: the key to healthy soil
Discover how cation exchange capacity improves fertility, prevents losses and maximises yields.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 1 July 2016Read more »
Soil pH and alkalinity
Soil pH and alkalinity are two very important parameters to know the quality of the soil. In Tiloom we show you how to use them.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 30 June 2016Read more »
Edaphic Atmosphere
The soil atmosphere is the mixture of gases that occupy the soil macropores. It is like atmospheric air, but variable in its different percentages.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 23 June 2016Read more »