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Soil Erosion and Degradation – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

June 17, 2021 No Comments
soil erosion and degradation cause less crop production

INTRODUCTION Soil Erosion: It is defined as the removal of topsoil cover that has organic matter or nutrients essential for plant growth. Soil erosion leads to soil degradation. Water and Wind are two key sources of soil erosion. Soil Degradation: It is defined as less fertile land that has been subjected to poor handling, or […]

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