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How does soil texture determine soil fertility

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Answer: Soil texture affects how well nutrients and water are retained in the soil; thus, clayey and organic soils hold nutrients and water much better than sandy soils, in which water drains and carries nutrients along with it. When nutrients leach into the soil, they are not available for plants to use.

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