Roots usually occupy :__________?
Correct answer: A. 1% or less of soil volume
- A. 1% or less of soil volume
- B. 10% or less of soil volume
- C. 20% or less of soil volume
- D. 30% or less of soil volume
Explanation
Although root occupancy varies with crop, depth and soil conditions, roots generally occupy 1% or less of the total soil volume. Most of the soil volume remains pore space and mineral particles rather than roots.
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