Difference between Soil texture and Soil structure
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Soil texture
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Soil structure
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1. Soil texture refers to the relative proportion of sand, silt and clay.
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1. Soil structure refers to the arrangement of sand, silt and clay into a definite pattern.
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2. Example: Loam, sandy, clay etc.
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2. Example: Strong coarse, angular blocky etc.
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3. It is a basic property of soil and can’t be changed easily.
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3. It is easily liable to change under different management practices such as ploughing, liming, manuring etc.
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4. It can be identified by finger feel method.
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4. It can be identified by its physical appearance.
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5. Soil texture is formed due to weathering.
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5. Soil structure is formed due to physical, chemical and biological activities.
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6. Based on soil texture soils have been grouped into 12 textural class.
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6. Based on soil structure soils have been grouped into 5 structural class.
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7. Loam and silt loam texture are good for agriculture.
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7. Granular and crumbly structure are good for agriculture.
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That is the basic difference between Soil texture and Soil structure
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