Which of the following situations – ‘A’ or ‘B’ – is advantageous for absorption of water and minerals? Why?

Situation ‘A’ : Growth and branching of roots in the C-horizon. Situation ‘B’ : Growth and branching of roots in A and B horizons.

Situation ‘B’ is beneficial for the plants growth because A-horizon is the top layer of the soil and Horizon B is the subsoil, next to A. Both of these layers are rich in water, minerals and humus.


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