Explore the nutrient cycles and management of soil.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Explain the role of the five types of soil microbes.
(b) Investigate the essential and non-essential nutrients used by plants that are found in soil.
(c) Describe the main role of fungi in soil health.
(d) Explore the stages of the nitrogen cycle.
(e) Identify the factors affecting and the proper management of soil pH.
(f) Explain the process of cation exchange in soil.
(g) Explore the causes, effects and management soil salinity.
(h) Discuss ways farmers manage organic matter in the soil.
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