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Which of the following properties of soil has the greatest effect on plant and microorganism growth?

a. soil texture
b. soil color
c. soil reaction
d. soil consistency

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Option C. Soil Reaction is the correct answer.

Among the properties of soil, Soil Reaction or Soil pH, has the greatest effect on plant and micro-organism growth. It is actually an indication of acidity or alkalinity of soil. It is measured in pH units (0-14). Soil Reaction influences the availability of many nutrients--Nitrogen, Phosphorous, calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc etc.

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THE ANSWER IS C SOIL REACTION

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