Soil Air
This is the amount of gases found inside the soil. It is essential for respiration of soil micro-organisms. The amount of air is inversely proportional to the amount of water in the soil, that is; its amount depends on the size of the soil particles and the amount of soil water. It is about 25% by composition.
Importance of Soil Air
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