Influences the physical and chemical properties of the soil.
Affects the availability of nutrients.
Influences the incidences of soil borne diseases.
Determine the type of crop to be grown at a given area.
OR
If it accumulates to toxic level, it injures crop
Low PH inhibits soil micro-organisms
Determines types of fertilizer to apply
Determines the types of soil micro organisms present
Determines the presence of certain pest and diseases in the soil
Determines the type of crops to grow
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