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Explain how soil organicmatterdepletion can affect the physical and chemical properties of Savanna Ochrosols for crop production in Ghana​

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Organic matter in the soil promotes soil structure and consequently compaction resistance. In-row, non-inversion subsoiling, for example, reduces soil-surface disruption and organic-matter losses due to decomposition. These methods are recommended over inverting the soil to relieve compaction.

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