A large number of soils, worldwide, are acid (normally pH< 5.5) and suffering from on-going
soil acidification. Acid soils or soils undergoing acidification generally have low fertility and …

A burgeoning global population is creating unprecedented demands on agriculture to
produce ever-increasing amounts of food, fiber, and fuel. In this context, South America has …

The experiments were carried out to study the characteristics of biochar made from rice husk
and its potential as a soil amendment in acid soils. Biochar was produced by pyrolysis; after …

Soil organic matter (SOM) has long been recognized as an important indicator of soil
productivity. The SOM refers to the organic fraction of the soil exclusive of undecayed plant …

The aluminium (III) released from soil minerals to the soil solution under acid conditions may
appear as hexaaquaaluminium (Al (H 2 O) 6 3+, or Al 3+ for convenience) or may react with …

The seriousness of soil acidity and the unavailability of “conventional”; liming materials in
many develo** countries necessitate a search for alternatives. With this goal in mind, the …

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One of the main approaches for safeguarding food security, sustainable development has
increased demand for knowledge on fertilizer management in crop production. Among …

Soluble aluminum (Al) exists in a variety of forms in the soil system and is responsible for
limiting plant growth in many areas of the world. Some phytotoxic forms of soluble Al have …

Plant residue compost, urban waste compost, farmyard manure, and peat can be used to
ameliorate soil acidity. The diversity of these materials and their highly variable composition …