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Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis

Soil and Plant Culture

What is Soil?

• Soil is a mixture of rock fragments and organic matter (worms, animals droppings, etc.).

• It serves as a medium for plant growth.

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Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis

Soil and Plant Culture

Soil Functions

• Support for plants.• Supplies plant nutrients.• Stores and supplies moisture for plants.• Provides a suitable environment for the

germination of seeds.