1.1 Introduction
In this section, Impact of Declining Soil Organic Matter on Crop Stress Tolerance Mechanisms is discussed, with relevant and recent citations. As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the aim and objectives of the study. Others are significance of the study, scope of work, research hypothesis and questions, limitation of the study and definition of terms.
1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The study seeks to examine the impact of Declining Soil Organic Matter on Crop Stress Tolerance Mechanisms. The specific objectives of this study are:
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