https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7 Which layer of soil is considered the most fertile and productive for plants/crops. Provide your reasoning. en-us 2018-03-05 22:46:31 UTC 2018-03-07 22:40:42 UTC hello@padlet.com aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388328 The top layer (O Horizon). It's the most fertile because it contains the most dead organic material that can be broken down by detritivores and recycled to provide nutrients for new plants as they root (including nitrogen fixation by symbiotic bacterium)

]]> 2018-03-05 22:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388328 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388350 The A Horizon is the best layer to grow plants in because it contains a rich amount of nutrients leached directly from the O Horizon of organic materials broken down into nutrients. This layer is often referred to as "top soil" and contains the most nutrients of any soil horizon layer, which is why it is the most productive layer for crop growth.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388350 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388375 The O Horizon because in this layer is where most of the organic matter exists which then is where most decomposition processes occur, which create an environment conducive for the conditions associated with fertility and productivity for plants.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388375 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388411 i would say the A horizon of the soil is the most fertile. It is where humus, plant roots and living organisms are found

]]> 2018-03-05 22:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388411 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388430 the top layer because of the recently dead leaves and other things feeding it nutrients

]]> 2018-03-05 22:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388430 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388550 The top layer of soil is the most fertile and productive for plants and crops. This is where organic matter decomposes and allows many plant's roots to grow here.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388550 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388597 Topsoil, or the A horizon. This layer is rich in minerals and organic material for plants and crops to use, fostering healthy growth.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388597 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388625 I would say the A horizon is the most fertile for plants. It has a lot of decomposed matters and minerals that can provide nutrients. As the layers go down one would find less and less nutrients. Not very good for plant growth. However the top layer which has more nutrients than the bottom layers is also disrupted by living beings on the surface and that live in the top layers.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388625 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388655 Topsoil - It contains humus, plant roots, small animals, water, and minerals for plant growth.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388655 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388703 A horizon because its where humus, plant root, and living organisms are found

]]> 2018-03-05 22:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388703 aabikoye https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388745 The most fertile layer is the O layer. That's because it's composed of decaying organic material, which is known to be very productive for growing plants. This decaying material gives growing plants the nutrients they need. This is why farms often use composted material to fertilize their plants.

]]> 2018-03-05 22:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aabikoye/mbc7kh0mq9t7/wish/238388745