C:N Ratio Definition :- It is the ratio to %of carbon to the % | Agriculture Exams Library

C:N Ratio
Definition :- It is the ratio to %of carbon to the %of nitrogen present in soil & plant

Various C:N ratio

1)Microbes :- 4:1 to 9:1

2)cultivated soil :- 10:1

3) legumes :- 20:1 to 30:1

4) cattle dung :- 20:1

5) wheat straw :- 80:1

6)straw residue :- 100:1

7)sugacane straw :- 120:1

8)saw dust :- 400:1